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ERIC Number: EJ071766
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1972
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Heat Capacity and the Equipartition Theorem
Dence, Joseph B.
Journal of Chemical Education, 49, 12, 798-804, Dec 72
Limitations of classical mechanics in understanding molecular properties are discussed. Modifications introduced by quantum mechanics enable the instructor to include and integrate important concepts from thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and statistics. (DF)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Instructional Materials, Kinetic Molecular Theory, Mechanics (Physics), Physical Sciences, Quantum Mechanics, Science Education, Thermodynamics
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