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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Walther Nernst Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
The Nobel e-Museum provides a biography of Walther Nernst, the Nobel Prize-winning German scientist who discovered the third law of thermodynamics.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: The Laws of Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
A Wikipedia article summarizing each of the laws of thermodynamics. Links are provided throughout the article for additional information.
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Other

Walther Nernst Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Walther Nernst (1846-1941) discovered the Third Law of Thermodynamics and won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1920 in recognition of his work in thermochemistry. Find out more at this memorial website dedicated to the German scientist.
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Handout
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Absolute Entropies

For Students 9th - 10th
With an overview of topics related to chemical equilibrium, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and entropy. The subject, absolute entropies, is discussed in addition to the third law of thermodynamics, phase...
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Other

Walther Nernst Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
Walther Nernst (1846-1941) discovered the Third Law of Thermodynamics and won a Nobel Price in 1921 for his work in thermochemistry.
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eBook
Other

Laws of Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
A page from the Fundamentals of Physical Geography site. Identifies, describes and elaborates upon the first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Walther Nernst

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica Guide to the Nobel Prizes provides a good overview of Walther's (1864-1941 CE) life, focusing exclusively on his scientific endeavours.