Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

The Scope of Physics01:17

The Scope of Physics

51.9K
Physics is concerned with the interactions of energy, matter, space, and time, in order to discover the underlying mechanisms that underpin all phenomena. The word "physics" comes from the Greek word "phúsis", which means nature. Physics seeks to comprehend the natural world around us at its most fundamental level. It emphasizes the use of quantitative laws to do this, which could be valuable in other fields that want to push the performance boundaries of present...
51.9K
Equation of State01:07

Equation of State

2.5K
The equation of state is an equation that relates physical quantities, such as pressure, volume, temperature, and the number of moles, of a thermodynamics system with each other. The equation relating physical quantities with each other can be a simple mathematical expression or too complicated to express in mathematical form. In either case, a relationship between physical quantities exists. If the equation of state cannot be expressed in a mathematical form, then experimental data and...
2.5K
Ideal Gas Equation01:17

Ideal Gas Equation

8.3K
The ideal gas equation is an equation of state that relates the state variables pressure, volume, temperature, and the number of moles of a hypothetical gas. This equation is a combination of four empirical laws, namely Boyle’s Law, Charles’s Law, Avogadro’s Law, and Gay-Lussac’s Law. When the proportionalities of the above four empirical laws are combined, it results in a single proportionality constant known as the universal gas constant.
8.3K
Path Between Thermodynamics States01:21

Path Between Thermodynamics States

3.9K
Consider the two thermodynamic processes involving an ideal gas that are represented by paths AC and ABC in Figure 1:
3.9K
Predicting Reaction Outcomes02:24

Predicting Reaction Outcomes

10.0K
Kinetics describes the rate and path by which a reaction occurs. In contrast, thermodynamics deals with state functions and describes the properties, behavior, and components of a system. It is not concerned with the path taken by the process and cannot address the rate at which a reaction occurs. Although it does provide information about what can happen during a reaction process, it does not describe the detailed steps of what appears on an atomic or a molecular level. On the other hand,...
10.0K
First Law Of Thermodynamics: Problem-Solving01:21

First Law Of Thermodynamics: Problem-Solving

3.7K
The first law of thermodynamics states that the change in internal energy of the system is equal to the net heat transfer into the system minus the net work done by the system. This equation is a generalized form of energy conservation and can be applied to any thermodynamic process.
The following strategies can be used to solve any problem involving the first law of thermodynamics.
3.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Parity violation effects in helical osmocene: Theoretical analysis and experimental prospects.

The Journal of chemical physics·2026
Same author

The Nuclear Electric Quadrupole Moment of <sup>87</sup>Sr from Highly Accurate Molecular Relativistic Calculations.

The journal of physical chemistry. A·2026
Same author

Generating Coupled Cluster Code for Modern Distributed-Memory Tensor Software.

Journal of chemical theory and computation·2025
Same author

Highly Accurate Expectation Values Using High-Order Relativistic Coupled Cluster Theory.

The journal of physical chemistry. A·2025
Same author

Beyond the Dailey-Townes Model: Chemical Information from the Electric Field Gradient.

The journal of physical chemistry. A·2025
Same author

Transition moments beyond the electric-dipole approximation: Visualization and basis set requirements.

The Journal of chemical physics·2023
Same journal

Boron-dipyrromethene dyes for incorporation in synthetic multi-pigment light-harvesting arrays.

Pure and applied chemistry. Chimie pure et appliquee·2026
Same journal

Quantum chemistry - from the first steps to linear-scaling electronic structure methods.

Pure and applied chemistry. Chimie pure et appliquee·2025
Same journal

Unlocking the chemistry facilitated by enzymes that process nucleic acids using quantum mechanical and combined quantum mechanics-molecular mechanics techniques.

Pure and applied chemistry. Chimie pure et appliquee·2025
Same journal

When theory came first: a review of theoretical chemical predictions ahead of experiments.

Pure and applied chemistry. Chimie pure et appliquee·2025
Same journal

Synthesis of a novel brominated vinylic fatty acid with antileishmanial activity that effectively inhibits the <i>Leishmania</i> topoisomerase IB enzyme mediated by halogen bond formation.

Pure and applied chemistry. Chimie pure et appliquee·2025
Same journal

Activity modelling of the solid-liquid equilibrium of deep eutectic solvents.

Pure and applied chemistry. Chimie pure et appliquee·2024
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 15, 2026

An Analog Macroscopic Technique for Studying Molecular Hydrodynamic Processes in Dense Gases and Liquids
11:03

An Analog Macroscopic Technique for Studying Molecular Hydrodynamic Processes in Dense Gases and Liquids

Published on: December 4, 2017

9.0K

Does chemistry need more physics?

Trond Saue1

  • 1Laboratoire de Chimie et Physique Quantique, UMR 5626 CNRS - Université Toulouse III-Paul Sabatier, 118 Route de Narbonne, F-31062 Toulouse, France.

Pure and Applied Chemistry. Chimie Pure Et Appliquee
|October 13, 2025
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This review explores the essential physics for understanding atomic and molecular electronic structure. It highlights how quantum mechanics and special relativity are crucial for explaining chemical properties, especially for heavy elements.

Keywords:
Periodic tablequantum chemistryquantum science and technology

More Related Videos

Ligand-Mediated Nucleation and Growth of Palladium Metal Nanoparticles
11:54

Ligand-Mediated Nucleation and Growth of Palladium Metal Nanoparticles

Published on: June 25, 2018

10.7K
Conducting Elevated Temperature Normal and Combined Pressure-Shear Plate Impact Experiments Via a Breech-end Sabot Heater System
10:52

Conducting Elevated Temperature Normal and Combined Pressure-Shear Plate Impact Experiments Via a Breech-end Sabot Heater System

Published on: August 7, 2018

8.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 15, 2026

An Analog Macroscopic Technique for Studying Molecular Hydrodynamic Processes in Dense Gases and Liquids
11:03

An Analog Macroscopic Technique for Studying Molecular Hydrodynamic Processes in Dense Gases and Liquids

Published on: December 4, 2017

9.0K
Ligand-Mediated Nucleation and Growth of Palladium Metal Nanoparticles
11:54

Ligand-Mediated Nucleation and Growth of Palladium Metal Nanoparticles

Published on: June 25, 2018

10.7K
Conducting Elevated Temperature Normal and Combined Pressure-Shear Plate Impact Experiments Via a Breech-end Sabot Heater System
10:52

Conducting Elevated Temperature Normal and Combined Pressure-Shear Plate Impact Experiments Via a Breech-end Sabot Heater System

Published on: August 7, 2018

8.8K

Area of Science:

  • Physics and Chemistry
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Relativistic Quantum Chemistry

Background:

  • The electronic structure of atoms and molecules is fundamental to chemistry.
  • Understanding chemical properties requires a deep dive into underlying physical principles.
  • The periodic table's organization and heavy element chemistry present unique challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the essential physics governing atomic and molecular electronic structure.
  • To emphasize the roles of quantum mechanics and special relativity in chemistry.
  • To discuss the implications of advanced quantum chemical calculations for the future of physics in chemistry.

Main Methods:

  • Review of foundational physics principles.
  • Analysis of quantum mechanics applications in electronic structure.
  • Examination of special relativity's impact on heavy element chemistry.

Main Results:

  • Quantum mechanics is essential for understanding the periodic table.
  • Special relativity is indispensable for accurately describing heavy element chemistry.
  • Increasingly accurate quantum chemical calculations necessitate a re-evaluation of physics' role in chemistry.

Conclusions:

  • A strong foundation in physics, including quantum mechanics and special relativity, is critical for modern chemistry.
  • The interplay between physics and chemistry is becoming more intricate with computational advancements.
  • Further integration of advanced physics may be required for future chemical discoveries.