Entropy

Definition

Entropy is a measure of the disorder or randomness within a system. It quantifies how spread out or dispersed energy is within a given system. In simple terms, it represents the level of chaos or randomness in a system.

Related terms

Thermodynamic Equilibrium: A state where there is no net transfer of energy or matter within a system.

Boltzmann's Formula: An equation that relates entropy to the number of possible microstates in a system.

Gibbs Free Energy: A thermodynamic potential that measures how much useful work can be extracted from a system at constant temperature and pressure.