Entropy

The term refers to a specific arrangement of the particles (atoms, ions, or molecules) in a system.

It is the term used to refer to processes that proceed without the need for an external input of energy.

It is the term used to refer to the amount of “disorder” in a system.

 

It is the term used to refer to processes that require an external input of energy to proceed.

 

It is the name of the scientist who derived the mathematical relationship between entropy and the number of microstates in a system.

Solid mothballs turn to vapor to repel insects.

• Spontaneous Process

• Nonspontaneous Process

Fruits ripen over time.

• Spontaneous Process

• Nonspontaneous Process

The wind moves toward an area of lower pressure.

• Spontaneous Process

• Nonspontaneous Process

Water is turned to ice at room temperature.

• Spontaneous Process

• Nonspontaneous Process

The smell of perfume diffuses in a room.

 

• Spontaneous Process

• Nonspontaneous Process