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Section 2

Potential, Kinetic, Free, and Activation Energy

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Free Energy

Free energy, called Gibbs free energy (G), is usable energy or energy that is available to do work.

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The First Law of Thermodynamics

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can be transferred or transformed, but cannot be created or destroyed.

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The Second Law of Thermodynamics

The second law of thermodynamics states that every energy transfer increases the entropy of the universe due to the loss of usable energy.

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Activation Energy

Activation energy is the energy required for a reaction to occur, and determines its rate.

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