3. The laws of thermodynamics
A postulate is a law that cannot be proven and remains valid as long as it is not contradicted by experimental evidence.
3.1 Thermal equilibrium and the zeroth law
3.1.1 Empirical definition of temperature
Everyday experience teaches us that some objects are warm and others are cold. What our bodies intuitively sense is not temperature but heat transfer. An object feels cold to a person who places their hand on it when a flow of heat moves from the...
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The laws of thermodynamics
Thermodynamic identities and fundamental relationships
Bibliography
Since this article deals with fundamental concepts, the authors did not deem it necessary to include references within the text. However, the authors have provided a list of recommended readings to help readers explore the concepts discussed in greater depth:
standard reference works on chemical thermodynamics [1] through [7];
works describing...
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