Energy profiles: Everything at a Glance
Energy profiles are complete descriptors of thermodynamics, kinetics, and equilibrium. Thermodynamics tells about the feasibility of a reaction whereas, chemical kinetics informs about the speed at [...]
Equilibrium: Types & Misconceptions
Whenever we hear the word equilibrium, a reversible reaction with two direction arrow comes to mind. This is because of the common concept of existence [...]
Derivation of Van’t Hoff Equation and its Applications
The Van't Hoff equation concerns how the equilibrium constant (Keq) changes with the change in temperature. This equation was proposed by the Dutch chemist Jacobus [...]
Triple point: When the Three States of Matter Meet
The triple point is the unique physical property of a substance at which it co-exists in all three states of matter i.e. solid, liquid, and [...]
Interpretation of Maxwell Boltzmann Distribution
The Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution is the probability distribution that describes the velocities distribution of gas particles in a container. The particles of a gas are identical [...]
Henry’s Law: Explanation, Applications & Limitations
In a particular solvent, the relationship between the pressure and solubility of gas was given by William Henry in 1803. This generalization is known as [...]
Specific Heat vs. Heat Capacity
When we heat a substance, it starts absorbing heat up to a certain limit, after which, its temperature starts rising. This limit of a substance [...]
Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases: Postulates, and Gas Laws
The kinetic molecular theory describes how gases behave ideally. A molecule is the smallest particle of a pure substance that can exist independently. It may [...]
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics: The Thermal Equilibrium Law
The zeroth law of thermodynamics states that; "If two bodies are in thermal equilibrium with a third body, they are in thermal equilibrium with each [...]
Intensive vs. Extensive Properties (with Examples)
Intensive and extensive properties are the two types of physical properties. The properties which can be observed and measured easily are called physical properties. For [...]
