12.1 to 12.2 (Exam 1) Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
What makes up the thermodynamic universe?
A
The system and its surroundings
2
Q
What are closed systems?
A
Systems with impermeable walls that prevent the flow of matter
3
Q
What are isolated systems?
A
Systems with rigid walls that prevent the flow of matter and energy
4
Q
What do adiabatic walls prevent?
A
Heat transfer
5
Q
What is the ideal gas law equation?
A
PV=nRT
6
Q
What are state functions?
A
Functions such as V and E that are independent of path
7
Q
What is work equal to?
A
Change in temperature
8
Q
What is pressure-volume work?
A
Work done when a system is compressed or expanded
9
Q
What is calorimetry?
A
The science of measuring energy transferred as heat
10
Q
What is the equation for change in energy, in terms of heat in work?
A
/\E = q + w
11
Q
Does the energy of the thermodynamic universe ever change?
A
No
