Suggests the use of a colorimeter in which heat produced is related to the amperage and voltage measured. In relating the quantities, a definition for voltage can be obtained. (CP)

Describes a machine which demonstrates the statistical bases of chemical equilibrium, and in doing so conveys insight into the connections among statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, Maxwell Boltzmann statistics, statistical thermodynamics, and transition state theory. (GA)

This article describes the undergraduate ChE thermodynamics course at Drexel University and the reasons for incorporating a series of laboratory experiments into the course. Included is a list of lecture topics and a description of each of the experiments. (BB)

Describes a simple chemistry laboratory experiment which allows students to calculate thermodynamic values. (SL)

Describes an experiment giving precise results of solubility as a thermodynamics property. (SL)

Discusses ten methods for measuring the thermal expansion of solids and the way in which the expansion coefficient relates to other properties of matter. (MLH)

Discusses the difficulty of explaining the concept of entropy, and provides exercises, experiments, and discussions concerning entropy. (MLH)

Describes how to construct an isothermal calorimeter and lists typical results of a displacement reaction using zinc. (LS)

Discusses theory of thermodynamics of the equilibrium in solution and dissociation-dimerization kinetics. Describes experimental procedure including determination of molar absorptivity and equilibrium constant, reaction enthalpy, and kinetics of the dissociation-dimerization reaction. (JM)

Describes a simulated laboratory research project in which the thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of ammonia synthesis are simulated on a computer. (MLH)

The consolidation of the theoretical concepts as well as the use and learning of experimental techniques that are compatible with the technological evolution has been the main goals in Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer and Thermal Systems Laboratories at Escola Politecnica of University of Sao Paulo. The infra-structure and experimental benches in…

Summarizes the thermodynamics of macromolecular systems, including theories and experiments of cyclic energy conversion with rubber and collagen as working substances. Indicates that an early introduction into the concept of chemical potential and solution thermodynamics is made possible through the study of the cyclic processes. (CC)

Describes an experiment in which general and physical chemistry students can determine the heat of vaporization of a volatile substance from experimental laboratory data using timesharing techniques. (MLH)