Introduction to Thermodynamics – Online Thermodynamics Course – FutureLearn

Discover the laws of thermodynamics as you learn how to calculate chemical properties and predict chemical reactions Get an introduction to thermodynamic properties and systems Curious about thermodynamics or thinking about studying it at university This short course from the University of Hull offers a short introduction to the fundamentals of thermodynamics the branch of physics that deals with heat and its relation to energy Learn about the ideal and non-ideal conditions for thermodynamics Both science and engineering revolve around the nature of energy and energy exchange Whether youre working on a small or industrial scale its important to know the effects of pressure temperature and heat as well as be able to accurately predict what will happen when these states change On this course youll get to grips with the ideal and non-ideal conditions for thermodynamics Youll consider how these conditions inform what we know about energy and how they can help us predict whether a chemical reaction will happen Explore the physics behind the ideal gas law with experts at the University of Hull The Department of Chemistry at the University of Hull has contributed to major chemical developments in recent decades contributing to liquid crystal displays bioplastics and smart materials The teaching within the department has been recognised by several innovative teaching awards Led by academics from this award-winning team youll discover the underlying physics of gas molecules and their related properties Study the nature of energy and work Youll learn how to calculate the amounts in moles and mass of chemical substances and compare gases in ideal and non-ideal conditions to improve calculation accuracy Youll also learn how to predict a chemical reaction based on energetic properties and temperature classify reactions as endothermic or exothermic and predict and classify reactions as spontaneous or nonspontaneous The ideal gas law calculation of temperature pressure and volume Non-ideal conditions real gases and compression The nature of energy and work Heat capacity Entropy and free energy Calculate pressures temperatures and volumes of gases and gas mixtures and how these will respond to changing conditions Explain the underlying basic physics of gas molecules and their related properties Describe the relationship between thermodynamic properties such as energy pressure and temperature Calculate the amounts in moles and mass of chemical substances based on their gaseous properties Compare gases in ideal and non-ideal more realistic conditions to improve the accuracy of calculations Demonstrate whether a chemical reaction will happen based on its energetic properties and temperature Classify chemical reactions as endothermic or exothermic predict whether they increase or decrease in entropy and then finally predict and classify reactions as spontaneous or non-spontaneous