TED-ED: What triggers a chemical reaction? - Kareem Jarrah

TED-ED: What triggers a chemical reaction? - Kareem Jarrah

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Chemistry, Science, Physics, Other

KG - University

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The video tutorial explains the concepts of enthalpy and entropy in chemical reactions. Enthalpy involves the energy changes during reactions, with exothermic reactions releasing energy and endothermic reactions absorbing it. Entropy measures the randomness or disorder in a system, influencing reaction likelihood. The tutorial uses analogies like crazy golf and campfires to illustrate these concepts, showing how energy and disorder drive chemical processes.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the analogy of the golf balls used to explain entropy.

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In what way do enthalpy and entropy work together in a campfire reaction?

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