Chemistry 432 - Introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics

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Colgate University

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Q. Shen, E. Woods This half-semester 0.50-credit course starts with a review of pertinent statistics, quantum chemistry and spectroscopy topics. The concepts of ensemble, partition function and their relationship with ideal gas thermodynamic quantities like internal energy, entropy, Gibbs energy, equilibrium constant, and other macroscopic observations are discussed. Prerequisites: CHEM 333 or permission of instructor. Offered in alternate years.

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0.50

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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