Thermodynamically Favorable

Definition

A thermodynamically favorable reaction is one that releases energy (exothermic) and increases the disorder or randomness (entropy) of the system. These reactions occur spontaneously under certain conditions.

Related terms

Exothermic Reaction:

A chemical reaction that releases heat into its surroundings.

Entropy:

The measure of disorder or randomness in a system.

Spontaneous Reaction:

A reaction that can occur without any energy input from outside the system.