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5.602 Thermodynamics II and Kinetics

(, ); second half of term
Prereq: 5.601
Units: 2-0-4
Begins Oct 20. Lecture: MWF10 (4-270) Recitation: MW12 (36-153) or TR11 (36-156) or TR12 (36-156) or TR1 (36-156)

Free energy and chemical potential. Phase equilibrium and properties of solutions. Chemical equilibrium of reactions. Rates of chemical reactions. Special attention to thermodynamics related to global energy issues and biological systems. Combination of 5.601 and 5.602 counts as a REST subject.
Fall: S. Peng
Spring: S. Peng
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