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According to the first law of thermodynamics, which of the following statements is true?
According to the first law of thermodynamics, which of the following statements is true?
- Energy can only be converted from one form to another in an isolated system (correct)
- Energy can be destroyed in an isolated system
- Energy can only be transferred in an isolated system
- Energy can be created in an isolated system
What is the principle summarized by the first law of thermodynamics?
What is the principle summarized by the first law of thermodynamics?
- Energy is created in an isolated system
- Energy is conserved in an isolated system (correct)
- Energy is destroyed in an isolated system
- Energy is transferred in an isolated system
In an isolated system, what happens to the total energy?
In an isolated system, what happens to the total energy?
- It decreases
- It increases
- It remains constant (correct)
- It fluctuates
Which of the following is a measure of the randomness or disorder in a system?
Which of the following is a measure of the randomness or disorder in a system?
According to the second law of thermodynamics, what tends to happen to the entropy of an isolated system over time?
According to the second law of thermodynamics, what tends to happen to the entropy of an isolated system over time?
What does the second law of thermodynamics imply about the efficiency of a heat engine?
What does the second law of thermodynamics imply about the efficiency of a heat engine?
According to the third law of thermodynamics, what happens to the entropy of a pure, perfectly crystalline substance as the temperature approaches absolute zero?
According to the third law of thermodynamics, what happens to the entropy of a pure, perfectly crystalline substance as the temperature approaches absolute zero?
What is the temperature in Kelvin at which the entropy of a pure, perfectly crystalline substance approaches zero?
What is the temperature in Kelvin at which the entropy of a pure, perfectly crystalline substance approaches zero?
Is it possible to reach absolute zero through any finite number of processes?
Is it possible to reach absolute zero through any finite number of processes?
Which of the following factors can influence the amount of entropy present in a system at a particular state?
Which of the following factors can influence the amount of entropy present in a system at a particular state?
What does a positive value of ∆S indicate?
What does a positive value of ∆S indicate?
What is free energy, G, in the context of spontaneous reactions?
What is free energy, G, in the context of spontaneous reactions?
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First Law of Thermodynamics
First Law of Thermodynamics
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another in an isolated system.
Isolated System
Isolated System
A system with no exchange of matter or energy with its surroundings.
Total Energy in an Isolated System
Total Energy in an Isolated System
It remains constant.
Entropy
Entropy
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Second Law of Thermodynamics
Second Law of Thermodynamics
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Heat Engine Efficiency
Heat Engine Efficiency
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Third Law of Thermodynamics
Third Law of Thermodynamics
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Absolute Zero
Absolute Zero
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Reaching Absolute Zero
Reaching Absolute Zero
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Entropy Influencing Factors
Entropy Influencing Factors
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∆S > 0
∆S > 0
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Free Energy (G)
Free Energy (G)
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Spontaneous Reaction
Spontaneous Reaction
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Positive ∆S
Positive ∆S
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Entropy of Isolated Systems
Entropy of Isolated Systems
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Study Notes
Laws of Thermodynamics
- The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another.
First Law of Thermodynamics
- In an isolated system, the total energy remains constant, meaning it is conserved.
Second Law of Thermodynamics
- The second law of thermodynamics summarizes that the total entropy of an isolated system always increases over time or remains constant in ideal cases.
- Entropy, a measure of randomness or disorder in a system, tends to increase in an isolated system over time.
Efficiency of Heat Engines
- The second law of thermodynamics implies that the efficiency of a heat engine is less than 100%, meaning not all energy can be converted into useful work.
Third Law of Thermodynamics
- The third law of thermodynamics states that as the temperature of a pure, perfectly crystalline substance approaches absolute zero, its entropy approaches zero.
- The temperature at which the entropy of a pure, perfectly crystalline substance approaches zero is 0 K (absolute zero).
Reaching Absolute Zero
- It is impossible to reach absolute zero through any finite number of processes.
Factors Influencing Entropy
- The amount of entropy present in a system at a particular state can be influenced by various factors.
Entropy Change (∆S)
- A positive value of ∆S indicates an increase in the disorder or randomness of a system.
Free Energy (G)
- Free energy (G) is a measure of the energy available to do work in spontaneous reactions.
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Test your knowledge of the First Law of Thermodynamics and its principle of energy conservation with this quiz. Explore how energy is transferred and converted in isolated systems and discover why the total energy remains constant.
