Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: How Molecules Take Up Thermal Energy
With an overview of topics related to chemical energetics, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics with information on thermal energy. Topics covered include heat capacity, temperature, translational motions of...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Pressure Volume Work
With an overview of topics related to chemical energetics, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics. This section of the site focuses on the kind of work associated with chemical change, pressure-volume work.
Crescent Public Schools
The Internet Science Room: Enthalpy and Heat
Students learn about thermodynamics and enthalpy through practice problems and examples in this chemistry lesson.
Other
Walther Nernst Memorial
Walther Nernst (1846-1941) discovered the Third Law of Thermodynamics and won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1920 in recognition of his work in thermochemistry. Find out more at this memorial website dedicated to the German scientist.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Calorimetry
With an overview of topics related to chemical energetics, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and calorimetry. Other topics covered include calorimeter constant, bomb calorimetry, and more.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Enthalpy Diagrams
With an overview of topics related to chemical energetics, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and its relation to enthalpy. Topics covered include bond enthalpies and bond energies, energy content of fuels,...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Hess' Law and Thermochemical Calculations
With an overview of topics related to chemical energetics, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and its relation Hess's law and enthalpies of combustion.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Exo and Endo Thermic Processes
In this chemistry lab, learners investigate two types of reactions and answer questions relating to exothermic and endothermic reactions.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Free Energy and Equilibrium
With an overview of topics related to chemical equilibrium, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and free energy. Topics covered include the equilibrium constant, equilibrium and temperature, coupled reactions,...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Equilibrium Constant
With an overview of topics related to chemical equilibrium, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and equilibrium. Included in the discussion with the equilibrium constant are topics such as equilibrium and...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Heat Capacity
With an overview of topics related to chemical energetics, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and its relation the heat capacity or specific heat.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bond Enthalpy and Enthalpy of Reaction
Explanation of bond enthalpy that includes examples of calculating enthalpies of reaction using bond enthalpy.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gibbs Free Energy and Spontaneity
Explanation of Gibbs Free Energy and Spontaneity. Includes formulas and examples.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Heat of Fusion
In this activity, students can use a calorimeter to measure the amount of heat needed to melt ice and determine the heat of fusion for ice. EasyData is needed for this activity.
Other
University of Siegen: An Endothermic Reaction
This resource provides information on a rather interesting spontaneous endothermic reaction, involving cobalt (II) chloride and thionyl chloride.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Effect of Temperature and Concentration on the Entropy
With an overview of topics related to chemical equilibrium, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and entropy. The specific topic addressed is effect of temperature, volume, and concentration on the entropy.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Energy Spreading
With an overview of topics related to chemical energetics, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and information on energy spreading. Topics covered include quantum states, microstates, and energy spreading,...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Direction of Spontaneous Change
With an overview of topics related to chemical equilibrium, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and spontaneous change. Other topics covered include entropy, spontaneous macroscopic change, and more.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Fall of the Electron
With an overview of topics related to chemical equilibrium, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and electrons. Included in the discussion is information on oxidation-reduction reactions.
Chem Tutor
Chem Tutor: States of Matter
A very descriptive site that allows students to understand the different states of matter at the atomic level. Also discusses the process of phase changes and displays phase change graphs. Thermochemistry is also touched upon for high...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Gilbert Lewis
At this site from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, you can read about the inventor of "Heavy Water," Gilbert Newton Lewis, who is "one of the most influential and admired scientists of the twentieth century."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix Series: Enthalpy
[Free Registration/Login Required] Move the chemical reaction along, and observe the overall change in enthalpy for each reaction in the simulation. After the activity, answer one challenge question to check for understanding.
Museum of Science
The Atoms Family
Let this classic family of monsters guide you as you learn about energy. Interactive exercises, experiments, and demonstrations help to build knowledge and raise questions.