Who introduced the term 'thermodynamics' in an 1849 paper?
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William Thomson
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Who introduced the term 'thermodynamics' in an 1849 paper?
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William Thomson
How many standard Maxwell relations are commonly derived from thermodynamic potentials?
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four
At constant entropy and volume, which thermodynamic potential is minimized at equilibrium?
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internal energy
Which thermodynamic potential is usually denoted by G?
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Gibbs free energy
What Greek letter commonly denotes chemical potential in thermodynamics?
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mu
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At constant entropy and volume, which thermodynamic potential is minimized at equilibrium?
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internal energy
Which thermodynamic potential is usually denoted by G?
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Gibbs free energy
What theorem is the historical basis of the third law of thermodynamics?
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Nernst heat theorem
Which 1824 book by Sadi Carnot founded the theory of heat engines?
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Reflections on Motive Power of Fire
In heat-engine diagrams, what is the usual name for the hotter reservoir?
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hot reservoir