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Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics

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University of Minnesota

Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics

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This introductory physical chemistry course examines the connections between molecular properties and the behavior of macroscopic chemical systems.

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Module 8

This last module rounds out the course with the introduction of new state functions, namely, the Helmholtz and Gibbs free energies. The relevance of these state functions for predicting the direction of chemical processes in isothermal-isochoric and isothermal-isobaric ensembles, respectively, is derived. With the various state functions in hand, and with their respective definitions and knowledge of their so-called natural independent variables, Maxwell relations between different thermochemical properties are determined and employed to determine thermochemical quantities not readily subject to direct measurement (such as internal energy). Armed with a full thermochemical toolbox, we will explain the behavior of an elastomer (a rubber band, in this instance) as a function of temperature. Homework problems will provide you the opportunity to demonstrate mastery in the application of the above concepts. The final exam will offer you a chance to demonstrate your mastery of the entirety of the course material.

Video 8.8 - Review of Module 85:54

Video 8.9 - Credits2:16

Meet the Instructors

Dr. Christopher J. Cramer
Distinguished McKnight and University Teaching Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Physics
Chemistry

>> It's only appropriate that I thank the many people who helped in the creation of

this course for Coursera. So let me begin with [MUSIC] academic

leadership at the University of Minnesota.

And thank Karen Hanson, the Provost at the University of Minnesota.

And also Bob Rubinyi, who's the Director of the Office of e-Learning.

>> Thanks, Chris. Great job.

>> Within the Chemistry Department, I need to thank my colleagues.

[MUSIC] Andy Healy who was co-instructor and did a lot of the development of the

assessments that were used in this course.

In addition Joe Franek the Demonstration Guru who helped out and created many of

the demonstrations that have appeared throughout the course.

My colleague professor Dave Blank, who developed original versions of many of

the slides that were used in the video lectures.

And finally Bill Tolman, the chair of chemistry at the University of Minnesota,

who provided some of the administrative infrastructure that made this possible.

Within the University of Minnesota's Office of Information Technology, there

are a number of individuals who played key roles.

Lauren Marsh, who served as project manager.

Keith Brown, who served as course manager for this course.

Christina Lopez, who acts as an academic technologist.

[MUSIC] Dave Lindeman, who was one of the videographers.

And James Ondrey, another videographer. Within the university's libraries and the

Center for Teaching and Learning, I want to thank Nancy Sims, Copyright

Librarian. Shane Nackerud, who's a Technology Lead.

Lindsay Matts, in instructional design, and finally Jane O'Brien, who's the

associate director of the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Then there's one other entity I need to thank.

That would be Canis Lupus who's been lurking behind me on the bookshelf and

keeping the studio safe for statistical molecular thermodynamics.

Thank you there wolf. Well, okay, the train has reached the

station. We have dragged that first law smoke all

the way to the end of the course. I sincerely hope it has been a useful

exercise for you. I certainly have enjoyed the opportunity

to teach what I know about thermodynamics.

It was a pleasure to have you all on board.

I want to wish you good luck on the final, and, moreover, I want to wish you

all best wishes for professional and personal success in your futures.

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