Physics Unit 6: Thermodynamics
“Thermodynamics” Is derived from Greek meaning “movement of heat.”
The First Law of Thermodynamics Official Definition: When heat flows in or out of a system, the energy it gains or loses is equal to the amount of heat transferred. Or… Energy = Heat Is analogous to the Law of Conservation of Energy We are now dealing with Internal Energy
Temperature: What is it? The Temperature Scales Absolute Zero How “Hot” or “Cold” a substance is. Temperature represents the average translational kinetic energy of the individual particles in a system. The Temperature Scales Fahrenheit – water freezes at 32oF and boils at 212oF Celsius – Water freezes at 0oC and boils at 100oC Kelvin – is based off of Absolute Zero Absolute Zero So cold that all particles stop moving! Total energy of the particles is 0.
Specific Heat Capacity What is it? The resistance to change in temperature of a substance. The Equation: Q = mcΔT Where: Q = heat added m = mass of the sample c = specific heat capacity ΔT = change in temperature Examples: How much heat energy is required in order to raise the temperature of a 0.5 kg iron nail from 25oC to 80oC? Q = mcΔT Q = (0.5)(460)(55) = 12,650 Joules
The Second Law of Thermodynamics Official Definition: Heat, of itself, never flows from a colder object to a warmer object. Energy always flows from Hot to Cold This law is also called the Law of Entropy
What is Entropy? The amount of disorder in a system The universe is always moving towards more entropy Examples: Ice melting Liquid water evaporating It takes Work (energy) to decrease Entropy
Types of Heat Transfer Conduction Convection Radiation Heat transfer between materials that are in direct contact with each other. Convection Transfer in a fluid by movement of the substance itself. Radiation Energy transmitted by electromagnetic waves.
Phase Changes The States of Matter:
Phase Changes Boiling Types of Phase Changes: Melting Evaporation Condensation Boiling Sublimation Melting Evaporation Condensation Sublimation
Phase Changes How do you change the melting point or boiling point of a substance? Add a solute Change the pressure
Phase Changes Energy During Phase Changes What happens to the temperature of water as heat is added? It Increases. What happens to the temperature during a phase change? It remains constant.