PChem312 f20 w3

Monday, Aug 31, 2020

Continue reading chapter 2

Sec 2.1: Internal Energy and !st Law of Thermodynamics (review)

U <-- internal energy (1st thermodynamic state function)

U_f - U_i = ΔU, the change in the internal energy

we cannot measure U_f or U_i, only ΔU.

First Law of Thermodynamics: the change in the system's internal energy is equal to, but opposite in sign, to the change in the surround's internal energy.

ΔU_sys = - ΔU_surr

How does one measure ΔU?

- changes in the system variables (ΔP, ΔV, ΔT, Δn) are an indication of ΔU; changes in system variables result in either heat (q) transfer or work (w) being done on or by the system; calculation of q or w leads directly to ΔU.

ΔP, ΔV, ΔT, Δn --> q (heat), w (work) --> ΔU

Heat and work are both defined as a transfer of energy between the system and surroundings.

The first Law of thermodynamics can also be stated as:

ΔU = q + w

Sec 2.2: Heat (q)

Heat is transitory; heat is not a thing. We DO NOT use the term Δq (for change in heat), we instead say that heat flows from one place to another.

Heat naturally flows from hotter/higher temperature to cooler/lower temperature objects (Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics).

Heat sign convention

- we speak of heat from the perspective of the system (unless otherwise stated).

- when the system loses heat, we identify this quantity of heat as negative (or lost), -q; loss of heat is generally associated with a decrease in temperature, ↓T.

- when the system gains heat, we identify this quantity of heat as positive, +q or q (or gained); ; gain of heat is generally associated with a increase in temperature, ↑T.

Example

heat (or caloric <-- historical) is measured by using a heat-meter or a calorie-meter, or calorimeter; hence calorimetry.

measure ΔT --> ΔT ∝ q,

q = mass of H2O * specific heat/heat capacity * ΔT

Note: heat capacity is not really a constant...

Wednesday, Sept 2, 2020

Sec 2.2: Work (w)

Work is transitory, only energy, not work is associated with the initial or final states. We DO NOT use the term Δw (for change in work), we instead say that work was done on or by the system.

Work occurs when a force is applied by the system or on the surroundings.

Work sign convention

- we speak of work from the perspective of the system (unless otherwise stated).

- when the system does work on the surroundings, we identify this quantity of work as negative (or lost), -w.

- when the system has work done on it by the surroundings, we identify this quantity of work as positive (or gain), +w or w.

Details

Example Work (expansion) Calculation

Calculate the work involved when 20.0 L of an ideal gas expands to a volume of 85.0 L against a constant pressure of 0.980 bar.

Types of Work (Table 2.1)

- Expansion work --> ΔP, ΔV, units Pa*m³ = J

- Electrical work --> Potential (V <-- sorry not volume), current (I in amps), units Volts*charge = J

- others...spring stretching/contracting, surface tension, etc. (not discussed here).

Heat/Work (Electrical) Example

Adiabatic Calorimeter

Consider an adiabatic calorimeter where the inner bath (400 g H2O) temperature increases by 12.2 deg C; how long would the heater (120 V, @4.17 amps) run in order to insure that the outer bath (400 g H2O) would be at the same temperature?

(P = I * V; w = V * I * sec; J = P * sec)

answer: 41 sec

Thursday, Sept 3, 2020

Meet in CSB 378

Activities

- PChem Toolbox check

identify tools --> list of toolshere
does circuit tester work...plug it in...
Demo of Kill-A-Watt (1500 W heating element, stirring hot plate)

- Thermometer calculation/Excel

Equation here
Set up spreadsheet (calculate change in height of liquid given other variables)
Measure glass tubing dimensions (use calipers from toolbox)
Use Excel to determine thermometer dimensions

- Make thermometer

Cut tubing
Glass blow thermometer bulb
Fill
Calibrate

- Worksheets

Internal Combustion Engine
Heating/Cooling worksheet
Constant pressure work
Electrical work
Adiabatic Calorimeter
non-constant pressure work (small lecture)

Friday, Sept 4, 2020

Announcements

- you should have a thermometer ready to be filled and calibrated by next lab period. Glass blowing area is open for use (work in pairs, pls)...just let me know.

Sec 2.4: Equilibrium, Change, and Reversibility

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