Using Graphs of Gibbs Energy versus Temperature in General Chemistry Discussions of Phase Changes and Colligative Properties

Paul J. Fischer
Department of Chemistry, Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN 55105-1899
Robert M. Hanson , Patrick Riley and Jeff Schwinefus
Department of Chemistry, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN 55057
J. Chem. Educ., 2008, 85 (8), p 1142
DOI: 10.1021/ed085p1142
Publication Date (Web): August 1, 2008

Abstract

The use of qualitative graphs of Gibbs energy versus temperature is described in the context of chemical demonstrations involving phase changes and colligative properties at the general chemistry level.

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Demonstrations

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Textbooks / Reference Books

Keywords (Subject):

Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams

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  • Received: August 03, 2009

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