Which of the following statements regarding the Helmholtz function (Helmholtz free energy) are generally true? Select one or more: a. The Helmholtz function is minimized in thermodynamic equilibrium for an isolated system whose energy E, volume V and number of particles N are constant. b. The minimization of the Helmholtz function in thermodynamic equilibrium (under the right conditions) is a consequence of the minimization of the internal energy of the system. c. The minimization of the Helmholtz function in thermodynamic equilibrium is a consequence of the maximization of the total entropy of the system and the environment. d. The Helmholtz function is minimized in thermodynamic equilibrium for a closed system whose temperature T and volume V are constant.

Which of the following statements regarding the Helmholtz function (Helmholtz free energy) are generally true? Select one or more: a. The Helmholtz function is minimized in thermodynamic equilibrium for an isolated system whose energy E, volume V and number of particles N are constant. b. The minimization of the Helmholtz function in thermodynamic equilibrium (under the right conditions) is a consequence of the minimization of the internal energy of the system. c. The minimization of the Helmholtz function in thermodynamic equilibrium is a consequence of the maximization of the total entropy of the system and the environment. d. The Helmholtz function is minimized in thermodynamic equilibrium for a closed system whose temperature T and volume V are constant.

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Chapter18: More Statistical Thermodynamics

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Problem 18.4E

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