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ERIC Number: EJ641975
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
A Chemically Relevant Model for Teaching the Second Law of Thermodynamics.
Williamson, Bryce E.; Morikawa, Tetsuo
Journal of Chemical Education, v79 n3 p339-42 Mar 2002
Introduces a chemical model illustrating the aspects of the second law of thermodynamics which explains concepts such as reversibility, path dependence, and extrapolation in terms of electrochemistry and calorimetry. Presents a thought experiment using an ideal galvanic electrochemical cell. (YDS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Entropy, Higher Education, Laboratory Experiments, Science Education, Thermodynamics
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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