Kjellander R. Thermodynamics kept simple: A molecular approach. What is the driving force in the world of molecules?

Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2016. - 245 p.Energy and entropy
In the world of molecules. Movements, interactions, and energy
Self-evident matters? Spreading and spontaneity
Particle locations. Macroscopic and microscopic states
Two independent systems. The concept of entropy
Gas diffusion. Mixing gases
Dispersion of energy. Energy distribution and entropy
Hotter and colder. The concept of temperature; the second and third laws of thermodynamics
Availability of energy. The Boltzmann factorEntropy and free energy
Poorly soluble substance. Particle locations and energy
Evaporation of a liquid drop. Balance between entropy and energy; vapor pressure
Combustion of magnesium. Exothermic reaction with loss of Sconf
Burning candle. Exothermic reaction with gain in Sconf
It gets cold. Endothermic reaction
Colloidal stability. Repulsion driven by entropy
What is the driving force? Total entropy of the system and the surroundings
To indirectly keep track of the surroundings. The concept of free energyMore on gases and the basics of thermodynamics
Bike pumps and fridges. Gas compression, pressure, and work
To work and to heat. Definition of work and heat; the first law of thermodynamics
To work quickly or slowly. Entropy during volume changes; reversible work and the second law
The gas follows the law. The ideal gas law
To heat the kettle. Heat capacity
The balance of two bank accounts. The concept of enthalpy
Spontaneity for the most common circumstances. The concept of Gibbs energyMixtures and reactions
Take from the bottle and mix. Gas mixtures and standard states
Can they react? Chemical reactions and equilibriaPhases and temperature variations
To boil and to freeze. Phase transitions
It depends on the temperature. Temperature dependence of various quantities
T dependence of Gibbs energy
T dependence of equilibrium constant
T dependence of internal energy and enthalpy
T dependence of entropyEpilogue
What are the molecules doing?Appendices
Heat dispersion and temperature, an analogy
Spreading of energy in a body
Spreading between a hot and a cold body
Lower temperature – but higher energy
The Boltzmann distribution law
Collision with a piston in motion
Kinetic energy and pressure
Kinetic energy and entropy for monatomic gas