the laws of thermodynamics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first law of thermodynamics?
A
In any process, spontaneous or nonspontaneious, the total energy of a system and its surroundings is constant.
2
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What is the second law of thermodynamics?
A
In any spontaneous process, the total entropy of the systen and its surroundings always increases.
3
Q
What is the third law of thermodynamics?
A
the entropy of a perfectly ordered crystalline structure at 0 K is zero.
