Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ358504
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1987
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General Definitions of Work and Heat in Thermodynamic Processes.
Gislason, Eric A.; Craig, Norman C.
Journal of Chemical Education, v64 n8 p660-68 Aug 1987
Argues that previous definitions of work and heat are inappropriate. Presents new definitions that are formulated using experimental quantities, claiming that they apply equally well to reversible and irreversible processes. Indicates some of the problems with earlier definitions and applies the new definitions to the First Law of thermodynamics. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Definitions, Diffusion (Physics), Energy, Heat, Physics, Scientific and Technical Information, Thermodynamics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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