Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
A state in a system where all the properties like temperature, pressure, and volume are uniform and do not change with time. It's when no net flow of matter or energy occurs within the system.
Related terms
Isothermal Process: This is a process that happens at constant temperature. Just like playing a song on repeat during your party - it doesn't change!
Adiabatic Process: A process where no heat enters or leaves the system. Like having soundproof walls at your party so no noise (or energy) escapes.