Chapter 17: Chemical Thermodynamics

Chemical reactions don’t just happen—they happen for a reason. Thermodynamics helps us understand why some processes occur naturally and others require a sustained push. Chapter 17 will dive into the details of enthalpy, entropy, and free energy to explain why change - both chemical and physical - occurs.
 

Lesson 1: Spontaneity and Energy

• Part a: What is Thermodynamics?
• Part b: Spontaneous Processes
• Part c: The First Law of Thermodynamics

 

Lesson 2: Spontaneity and Entropy

• Part a: Driving Forces for Change
• Part b: What is Entropy?
• Part c: Mathematics of Entropy Change
• Part d: The Second Law of Thermodynamics

 

Lesson 3: Spontaneity and Gibbs Free Energy

• Part a: Predicting Spontaneity with Gibbs Free Energy
• Part b: Gibbs Free Energy and Equilibrium