5.60 Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Fall 2014
Instructors: Moungi G Bawendi, Linda G Griffith, Alex Shalek, Christopher A. Voigt
TAs: Alexander W Hull, Chee Kong Lee, Deena Antoinette Rennerfeldt, Nathan Darrell Ricke, Katherine Emily Shulenberger, Hendrik Utzat, Karinna O Vivanco, Tuo Wang, Asmamaw T. Wassie
Lecture: MWF10 (32-123)
Subject Description:
Equilibrium properties of macroscopic systems. Basic thermodynamics: state of a system, state variables. Work, heat, first law of thermodynamics, thermochemistry. Second and third law of thermodynamics: entropy and free energy, including the molecular basis for these thermodynamic functions. Phase equilibrium and properties of solutions. Chemical equilibrium of reactions in gas and solution phases. Rates of chemical reactions. Special attention to thermodynamics related to global energy issues.
Announcements
Final Exam Info
Dear students,the average of the final examination was 126/200. We have entered the final grades which should be available to you soon.
The whole 5.60 TA team wishes you a good break, a happy new year and hopes that our recitations/review sessions were helpful for you.
All the best,
Hendrik
Announced on 18 December 2014 11:10 a.m. by Hendrik Utzat
Final Exams may be viewed at the Chemistry Education Office
Dear Students,The final exams have been graded, and may be viewed in the Chemistry Education Office (6-205, near where problem sets are dropped off) during their regular hours (9am-5pm weekdays). The exams may not be taken out of the Chemistry Education Office. Final grades for the class will be posted soon.
-Nathan
Announced on 17 December 2014 12:51 p.m. by Nathan Darrell Ricke
Reminder Final Exam /Review Session Today
Dear students,please be reminded that the final exam will be held tomorrow from 9 am to 12 noon (Johnson Track). You will be allowed to bring 3 sheets of written notes to the exam.
I uploaded the notes of yesterday's review session (Exam Review Kinetics). We will also have a last review session today where you can ask final questions; 7-9pm 4-149 with Nathan and Chee Kong.
All the best for all your upcoming finals!
Hendrik
Announced on 15 December 2014 8:57 a.m. by Hendrik Utzat
Exam Review Sessions
Hi all,we will have three review session this time to help you preparing for the final next Tuesday.You are welcome to attend as many as you like:
Sa: 7-9 pm Review First 2/3 of the Course (Tuo)
Su: 7-9 pm Review Kinetics and Practice Problems Kinetics (Hendrik
& Katie)
Mo: 7-9 pm Practice Problems and QA Session Kinetics (Chee Kong
& Nathan)
All events will take place in 4-149. Hang in there as we head
for the home stretch!
Best regards,
Hendrik
Announced on 11 December 2014 1:00 p.m. by Hendrik Utzat
Office Hours Tomorrow (12/09)
Hi Everyone,There will not be office hours tomorrow night (Tuesday 12/09) due to a quantum mechanics final exam for us grad students. We will still have office hours on Thursday from 9-10 if you have any questions from studying.
Good luck with your last week of classes!
Katie
Announced on 08 December 2014 4:22 p.m. by Katherine Emily Shulenberger
