100 PRACTICE QUESTIONS THERMODYNAMICS: Workbook with video tutorials and answers

100 PRACTICE QUESTIONS THERMODYNAMICS: Workbook with video tutorials and answers

We know from lots of research that one of the most powerful ways to learn new concepts is by practicing. We have all heard the phrase Practice makes perfect and this is so very true when it comes to calculations. Even more powerful for learning is when the learner receives immediate feedback; and can see, how the problem is addressed. The aim of this workbook therefore is to provide students with the opportunity to practice calculations related to some basic calculations around Thermodynamics. Thermodynamics is used to study biological systems to understand how energy is transformed and used in living organisms. The laws of thermodynamics can be applied to biological systems to understand how they acquire and use energy, as well as how they maintain a stable state (homeostasis). One of the most important principles of thermodynamics in biological systems is the concept of free energy, which is the amount of energy that is available to do work. In biological systems, free energy is primarily derived from the breakdown of biomolecules such as glucose and is used to drive the chemical reactions that are necessary for life. The workbook covers the following topics: Chapter 1 - Calculate a product concentration from rate constants - Chapter 2 - Calculate the activation energy of a reaction - Chapter 3 - Calculate the change in Gibb’s free energy - Chapter 4 - Calculate the change in standard entropy - Chapter 5 - Calculate the displacement factor of a reaction Each topic is introduced with an example question. A video tutorial demonstrates how the problem can be solved. There are then 20 questions for the student to practice the relevant problem-solving strategies and calculations. Each question page provides ample space for the student to carry out the calculations. Finally, the correct answer to each question is provided at the bottom of the page.