Entropy Change
Definition
Entropy change refers to the measure of disorder or randomness in a system. It's the difference in entropy (disorder) between the final and initial states in a process.
Related terms
Isolated System: A system that does not exchange matter or energy with its surroundings.
Second Law of Thermodynamics: This law states that the total entropy of an isolated system can never decrease over time, and is constant if and only if all processes are reversible.
Gibbs Free Energy: A thermodynamic potential that measures the maximum reversible work that a system can perform at constant temperature and pressure.
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Study guides (2)
AP Chemistry - 9.2 Absolute Entropy and Entropy Change
AP Chemistry - 9.3 Gibbs Free Energy and Thermodynamic Favorability
Practice Questions (1)
Which of the following is true about the relationship between the entropy change (ΔS) and the energy released (ΔG) in a coupled reaction?
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