Foundations of Chemical Thermodynamics

Nate I

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This series ended on August 25, 2022. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

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In this course, we will examine the principles that underpin the subject of thermodynamics and its application to chemistry. In particular, we will focus on answering the following questions:

1. What is thermodynamics, and why is it important in daily life?
2. How does nomenclature play a role in forming the language of thermodynamics?
3. What laws form the foundation of thermodynamics, and why are they important?
4. How can thermodynamics be used to facilitate our understanding of other important topics in chemistry?

Throughout the course, we will develop the chemical and mathematical skills necessary to gain a deeper appreciation for thermodynamics and its many applications. Consequently, students do not need prior experience in subjects like chemistry, algebra, and calculus to succeed in this course. Course sessions will mostly consist of lectures, but portions of some sessions will involve discussion and participation from the students. Moreover, students will have the opportunity to work on activities outside of class and hone their skills through practice problems. Attendance will not be strictly required for each session, but missing sessions may result in a loss of continuity.

Tutor Qualifications

In 11th grade, I took an honors chemistry class and got an A+. Additionally, I've gotten a 5 on the AP chemistry exam, and I have recently finished a first-year undergraduate course in chemistry, which covered all the major topics of general chemistry, including thermodynamics. I also taught a thermodynamics class to high schoolers over a period of five weeks during the months of April and May 2022.

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

As mentioned in the Course Description, attendance at each session will not be strictly required. However, attending and participating in each session will be encouraged since doing so will make grasping the bigger concepts of thermodynamics and the subject's place within the larger context of chemistry easier.

Dates

August 8 - August 25

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24 / 30

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About the Tutor

Hello, everyone. My name is Nate, and I am a university student who is passionate about uncovering the world's mysteries through the power of science and math. I'm excited to be a part of the Schoolhouse community.

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