University of Oregon
Virtual Laboratory: Thermodynamic Equilibrium
An interactive Java applet which depicts gas diffusion and emphasizes the importance of thermal equilibrium. Directions and challenges available.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: What Is Equilibrium?
Acting as an overview from the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site sets down a definition of equilibrium and defines several types including mechanical equilibrium, thermal equilibrium, and chemical equilibrium.
OpenStax
Open Stax: College Physics: Temperature
A section dedicated to defining temperature. Learn the common misconceptions about temperature and how temperature is defined scientifically. Understand the temperature scales and how to convert between them. Also discussed is the zeroth...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Temperature
Read and view examples and formulas about temperature, its measurement by thermometers, and its relationship to thermal equilibrium.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Temperature, Kinetic Theory, and the Gas Laws: Temperature
By the end of this section, you will be able to define temperature; convert temperatures between the Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin scales; define thermal equilibrium; and state the zeroth law of thermodynamics.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Thermal Physics: What Is Heat?
This physics tutorial is devoted to understanding how the relative temperature of two objects affects the direction that heat is transferred between the two objects.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
The principle of thermal equilibrium is discussed and explained. The zeroth law of thermodynamics is stated. Links to several other pages with related information are provided.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Specific Heat of Metals
In this activity, students' will use a Temperature Sensor to understand how heat is transferred between substances and the concept of thermal equilibrium. They learn about specific heat and how it can be used to identify an unknown sample.
FT Exploring
Ft Exploring: The Second Law of Thermodynamics Equilibrium & Heat Engines
Use this illustrated guide to understand equilibrium and heat engines as they relate to the second law of thermodynamics.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Thermodynamics of Chemical Equilibrium
Use this college level resource as an introduction to chemical thermodynamics.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Energy Transfer in Musical Instruments
This lesson plan covers concepts of energy and energy transfer utilizing energy transfer in musical instruments as an example. More specifically, the lesson plan explains the two different ways in which energy can be transferred between...
State University of New York
State University of New York: Heat Transfer Between Substances
The following simulation assesses students understanding of thermal energy, transfer and equilibrium.
Other
Taftan: Applied Thermodynamics
A definition of applied thermodynamics, the science of the relationship between heat, work, and systems that analyze energy processes. Related links.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: General Chemistry
A collection of video lectures from a general chemistry course taught at the University of California, Berkeley. The course teaches periodic table, chemical bonds, molecular shape, phase changes, chemical reactions, stoichiometry,...
University of Notre Dame
Und: Properties of a Pure Substance [Pdf]
Often we find that different phases of pure substances can exist in equilibrium with one another. Let us consider an important gedankenexperiment (Latin-German for "thought experiment") in which we boil water. Ordinary water boiling is...
Other
States of Matter and Properties of Gases: Terms
A very complete list of terms that are important to the study of gases. This resource is a web archive.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat and Thermodynamics
Georgia State University Physics Department privides an incredibly thorough treatment of the laws of thermodynamics. Multiple pages; many informative graphics; opportunities to practice problems and receive immediate feedback.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Wire Wilt: Light Emitting Diodes Fade as Temperature Increases
In this electronics science fair project, students will investigate how the output of an LED flashlight changes as its temperature increases.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Temperature Concepts
An indexing page which includes links to a wealth of pages detailing the conceptual meaning of temperature. A hypertext format allows the visitor to quickly gain access the desired information.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Effect of Temperature and Concentration on the Entropy
With an overview of topics related to chemical equilibrium, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and entropy. The specific topic addressed is effect of temperature, volume, and concentration on the entropy.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: The Laws of Thermodynamics
A Wikipedia article summarizing each of the laws of thermodynamics. Links are provided throughout the article for additional information.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Thermodynamics Article
Thermodynamics is a very important branch of both physics and chemistry. It deals with the study of energy, the conversion of energy between different forms and the ability of energy to do work. Through this article, you will begin to...
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Blackbody Radiation Spectrum
In this simulation change the temperature range displayed to measure blackbody radiation intensity.