Properties, States & Processes
Properties describe the condition of a system. Some you measure directly (P, T, V), others are calculated (U, H, S). Understanding the difference between intensive and extensive properties is crucial.
Intensive vs Extensive
Thermodynamic Processes
Key Takeaways
Intensive: same regardless of size (T, P, ρ)
Extensive: scales with size (m, V, U)
Specific = extensive/mass
Know the common processes: isothermal, isobaric, isochoric, adiabatic