The 2nd and 3rd Laws of Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics.3 - The Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

• State and explain the second and third laws of thermodynamics

• Calculate entropy changes for phase transitions and chemical reactions under standard conditions

The resources below are provided to aid you in your mastery of course content. None of it is 'required,' so to speak. It is all provided for you to use as you wish. As we will be doing a lot of small group work in class, it is HIGHLY recommended that you read the text, look through the slides, and watch these videos BEFORE we cover them in lecture. The worksheets provided here will make up much of the basis of our in-class work.

• Slides are the raw material from which I build my lectures. Actual in class lecture slides may end up quite different. The slides provided here are intended to provide an introduction to the material before we cover it in lecture. (Annotated slides will be provided after lecture.)

• When available, Reading Guides are provided to assist you in taking and organizing notes as you read the textbook. 

• Recorded lectures are from other chemistry education professionals.

Videos

Michael Evans - The Second Law of Thermodynamics (14:04)

Michael Evans - System-centric Statement of the Second Law (4:13)

Michael Evans - The Third Law and Standard Molar Entropies (13:12)