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Peer reviewedGislason, Eric A.; Craig, Norman C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Argues that previous definitions of work and heat are inappropriate. Presents new definitions that are formulated using experimental quantities, claiming that they apply equally well to reversible and irreversible processes. Indicates some of the problems with earlier definitions and applies the new definitions to the First Law of thermodynamics.…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Definitions, Diffusion (Physics), Energy
