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Jul 12, 2023 · The second law of thermodynamics states that a spontaneous process increases the entropy of the universe, S univ > 0. If Δ S univ < 0, the process is nonspontaneous, and if Δ S univ = 0, the system is at equilibrium.
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I. Spontaneous Processes • Thermodynamics is concerned with the question: will a reaction occur? • First Law of Thermodynamics: energy is conserved. • Any process which occurs without outside intervention is spontaneous. • When two eggs are dropped they spontaneously break.
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Naturally, all processes have a tendency to occur in one direction under a given set of conditions. A spontaneous process is an irreversible process and it could only be reversed by some external agents. The entropy of any system is defined as the degree of randomness in it.
Generally, the total entropy change is the essential parameter which defines the spontaneity of any process. Since most of the chemical reactions fall under the category of a closed system and open system; we can say there is a change in enthalpy too along with the change in entropy. Since, change in enthalpy also increases or decreases the randomn...
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May 13, 2023 · The second law of thermodynamics states that a spontaneous process increases the entropy of the universe, \(S_{univ} > 0\). If \(ΔS_{univ} < 0\), the process is nonspontaneous , and if \(ΔS_{univ} = 0\), the system is at equilibrium.
In doing so, we’ll gain an understanding as to why some systems are naturally inclined to change in one direction under certain conditions and how relatively quickly or slowly that natural change proceeds. We’ll also gain insight into how the spontaneity of a process affects the distribution of energy and matter within the system.
A process that is spontaneous in one direction under a particular set of conditions is nonspontaneous in the reverse direction. At room temperature and typical atmospheric pressure, for example, ice will spontaneously melt, but water will not spontaneously freeze.
A process that is spontaneous in one direction under a particular set of conditions is nonspontaneous in the reverse direction. At room temperature and typical atmospheric pressure, for example, ice will spontaneously melt, but water will not spontaneously freeze.
