Course Summary
Explore the behavior of dense gases, liquids, and solids in this course. Learn about the thermodynamic principles that govern the behavior of these substances and gain a deeper understanding of their physical properties.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the behavior of dense gases, liquids, and solids
- Understand the thermodynamic principles that govern their behavior
- Gain a deeper understanding of their physical properties
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the behavior of dense gases, liquids, and solids
- Apply thermodynamic principles to explain the behavior of these substances
- Analyze physical properties of dense gases, liquids, and solids
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of thermodynamics
- Background in chemistry or physics
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Assignments and quizzes
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- Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
- Physical Chemistry: Fundamentals and Applications
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Dr. Bill Nye
- Dr. Michio Kaku
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Description
Course 4 of Statistical Thermodynamics addresses dense gases, liquids, and solids. As the density of a gas is increased, intermolecular forces begin to affect behavior. For small departures from ideal gas behavior, known as the dense gas limit, one can estimate the change in properties using the concept of a configuration integral, a modification to the partition function. This leads to the development of equations of state that are expansions in density from the ideal gas limit. Inter molecular potential energy functions are introduced and it is explored how they impact P-V-T behavior. As the density is increased, there is a transition to the liquid state. We explore whether this transition is smooth or abrupt by examining the stability of a thermodynamic system to small perturbations. We then present a brief discussion regarding the determination of the thermodynamic properties of liquids using concept of the radial distribution function (RDF), and how the function relates to thermodynamic properties. Finally, we explore two simple models of crystalline solids.
Outline
- The Configuration Integral
- Dense Gases: The Configuration Integral and The Fundamental Relation
- Property Relations including the Virial Equation of State
- Potential Energy Functions
- Empirical Equations of States
- Dense Gases The Configuration Integral and The Fundamental Relation
- Property Relations including the Virial Equation of State
- Potential Energy Functions
- Empirical Equations of State
- Thermodynamic Stability
- The Basics of Thermodynamic Stability
- First Order Phase Transitions and Finding the Vapor Dome
- Gibb's Phase Rule
- The Basics of Thermodynamic Stability
- First Order Phase Transitions and Finding the Vapor Dome
- Gibb's Phase Rule
- Problem 11.1
- The radial distribution function, thermodynamic properties, and MD simulations of liquid properties
- Liquids: Cells, The Radial Distribution Function and Thermodynamic Properties
- Molecular Dynamics
- Determining g(r) from Molecular Dynamics
- Liquids: Cells, The Radial Distribution Function and Thermodynamic Properties
- Molecular Dynamics
- Determining g(r) from Molecular Dynamics
- Crystalline Solids
- Solids: The Einstein Crystal
- The Debye Crystal
- Solids and the Einstein Crystal
- The Debye Crystal
- Problem 10.2
- Problem 10.1
- Problem 10.4
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the properties of dense gases, liquids, and solids in this course. Students have found this course to be informative and engaging, with many praising the practical applications of the material covered.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The practical applications of the material coveredPros from User Reviews
- Informative and engaging course
- Practical applications of the material covered
- Good for beginners and experts alike
- Excellent instruction and well-organized content
- High-quality video lectures
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical issues with the course platform
- Not enough hands-on exercises
- Some sections may be too basic for those with prior knowledge
- No interaction with the instructor or other students
- Limited feedback on assignments
John W. Daily
4.5 Raiting
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