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Thermodynamics

Measurement of Temperature

Science > Physics > Thermal Properties of Matter and Thermodynamics > Measurement of Temperature LIST OF SUB-TOPICS: In last article, we have studied different temperature scales. In this article, we shall discuss methods of measurement of temperature and thermometers. Temperature can be defined in several ways: It is measured in °C (centigrade or Celsius) or […]

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Thermodynamics

Thermodynamic or Temperature Scales

Science > Physics > Thermal Properties of Matter and Thermodynamics > Thermodynamic or Temperature Scales In last article, we have studied the concept of temperature. In this article, we shall discuss different thermodynamic or temperature scales. Temperature can be defined in several ways: It is measured in °C (centigrade or Celsius) or K (Kelvin). It […]

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Thermodynamics

Concept of Temperature

Science > Physics > Thermal Properties of Matter and Thermodynamics > Concept of Temperature In last article we have discussed concept of heat. In this article, we shall study the concept of temperature, different temperature scales, and convert temperature in different temperature scales. Defining Temperature: Temperature can be defined in several ways: It is measured […]

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Physical Chemistry

Arrhenius Equation

Science > Chemistry > Chemical Kinetics > Arrhenius Equation In this article, we shall study the factors affecting the rate of a chemical reaction and the Arrhenius equation. Factors Affecting the Rate Of Reaction: The Concentration of Reactants: The number of collisions and hence the activated collisions between the reactant molecules increase with the increase […]

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Physical Chemistry

Collision Theory

Science > Chemistry > Chemical Kinetics > Collision Theory The occurrence of a bimolecular chemical reaction can be explained on the basis of collision theory. The Collision of Reacting Molecules: Consider a bimolecular general reaction A  + B  →   C In order for a chemical reaction to take place, the molecules of reactants A and […]

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Physical Chemistry

Molecularity of Reaction and Catalysis

Science > Chemistry > Chemical Kinetics > Molecularity of Reaction and Catalysis In this article, we shall study the molecularity of reaction and catalysis. The Concept of Elementary Reactions: Many reactions that follow a simple rate law are actually taking place in series of steps. These reactions are called complex reactions. Each step in a […]

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Physical Chemistry

Rate of Zero Order Reaction

Science > Chemistry > Chemical Kinetics > Rate of Zero Order Reaction In this article, we shall study the analytical treatment to the zero-order reaction, and the rate of zero-order reaction. Order of Reaction: The overall order of the reaction is defined as the sum of the exponents to which the concentration terms in the […]

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Physical Chemistry

First Order Reaction

Science > Chemistry > Chemical Kinetics > Rate of First Order Reaction In this article, we shall study the order of reaction and the analytical treatment to the first-order reaction, and the rate of the first-order reaction. Order of Reaction: The overall order of the reaction is defined as the sum of the exponents to […]

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Physical Chemistry

Introduction to Chemical Kinetics

Science > Chemistry > Chemical Kinetics > Introduction to Chemical Kinetics In this article, we shall discuss the concept of chemical kinetics, rate of reactions, and types of reactions on the basis of their rates. Rate of Reaction: The branch of chemistry, which deals with the rate of chemical reactions, the factors affecting the rate […]