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Statistical thermodynamics uses probability and probability distributions for large collections of particles to reproduce the same properties of macroscopic systems already established by classical thermodynamics. In so doing it can give insights into the why's of thermodynamics. Statistical thermodynamics can utilize the equations of quantum mechanics for interatomic and intermolecular forces to further explain the thermodynamic properties of macroscopic systems of real matter based on what is happening down at the atomic level.
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How does a graph of average kinetic energy against kelvin temperature show that the quantities are proportional?
This sounds suspiciously like statistical thermodynamics, a graduate-level chemistry/physics class. You're probably best off consulting a good text, like McQuarrie's Statistical Thermodynamics.
What is the study of conversion of heat to mechanics?
Thermodynamics
What is the microscopic basis of entropy?
A microscopic perspective, in statistical thermodynamics the entropy is a measure of the number of microscopic configurations that are capable of yielding the observed macroscopic description of the thermodynamic system:S=KBln Ωwhere Ω is the number of microscopic configurations, and KB is Boltzmann's constant. It can be shown that this definition of entropy, sometimes referred to as Boltzmann's postulate, reproduces all of the properties of the entropy of classical thermodynamics(shahbaz)
Is thermodynamics the same as physical chemistry?
Thermodynamics is considered a part of physical chemistry.
Why you study thermodynamics?
Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with the study of energy transport. Thermodynamics is one of the most important sectors of mechanical engineering. The three theories of thermodynamics state that matter and energy are not created nor destroyed, they are only altered.
What has the author Joel Keizer written?
Joel Keizer has written: 'Statistical thermodynamics of nonequilibrium processes' -- subject(s): Nonequilibrium thermodynamics, Statistical thermodynamics
What has the author Stanley I Sandler written?
Stanley I. Sandler has written: 'Chemical, biochemical, and engineering thermodynamics' -- subject(s): Textbooks, Thermodynamics, Biochemical engineering, Chemical engineering 'An introduction to applied statistical thermodynamics' -- subject(s): Thermodynamics, Statistical thermodynamics, Industrial applications
What has the author Robert H Swendsen written?
Robert H. Swendsen has written: 'An introduction to statistical mechanics and thermodynamics' -- subject(s): Statistical mechanics, Thermodynamics
What has the author D N Zubarev written?
D. N. Zubarev has written: 'Statistical mechanics of nonequilibrium processes' -- subject(s): Statistical thermodynamics, Nonequilibrium thermodynamics
What are the differences between statistical thermodynamics and classical thermodynamics in concepts and methods?
classical thermodyanamics is applicable in the continuum regime statistical thermodyanamics is applicable to non continuum regime
How can you solve your thermodynamics problems?
Diligent study for a number of years, aided by frequent reference to texts such as Adamson's Physical Chemistry and McQuarrie's Statistical Thermodynamics.
Is there a relationship between dynamics and statistics?
There is a relationship between thermodynamics and statistics. For more detail than you can probably handle, check out the book Statistical Thermodynamics by McQuarrie.
Branches of physical chemistry?
thermodynamics quantum mechanics statistical mechanics kinetics
How does a graph of average kinetic energy against kelvin temperature show that the quantities are proportional?
This sounds suspiciously like statistical thermodynamics, a graduate-level chemistry/physics class. You're probably best off consulting a good text, like McQuarrie's Statistical Thermodynamics.
What has the author O K Rice written?
O. K. Rice has written: 'Progress report on \\' 'Statistical mechanics, thermodynamics and kinetics'
What has the author R Castaing written?
R. Castaing has written: 'Cours de thermodynamique statistique' -- subject(s): Statistical thermodynamics
What has the author Donald A McQuarrie written?
Donald A. McQuarrie has written: 'Quantum Chemistry Solutions Manual' 'Mathematics for physical chemistry' -- subject(s): Mathematics, Physical and theoretical Chemistry 'Solutions manual to accompany Quantum chemistry' -- subject(s): Quantum chemistry 'Ctb-Mac T/A General Chemistry' 'General chemistry' -- subject(s): Chemistry, Chemie 'Molecular thermodynamics' -- subject(s): Thermodynamics 'Chimie physique' 'Gen Chemistry, 3/E (Ise)' 'Statistical mechanics' -- subject(s): Statistical mechanics, Statistical thermodynamics
