Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics, Structure, and Change

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1429290196
ISBN 13: 978-1-42929-019-7

Chapter 2 - Topic 2A - Internal energy - Discussion Questions - Page 103: 2A.1

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In thermodynamics, system is the part of universe we have special interest in. It can be anything, an engine, a beaker, a cell, etc. A system can be open, closed or isolated. State is the phase of system being studied. It is the set of attributes which define the characteristics of a system.

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