Thermodynamics Flashcards
1
Q
A spontaneous process in one direction is
A
Nonspontaneous in the reverse direction
2
Q
Why are diamonds thermodynamically unstable but kinetically stable
A
Their rate of changing into graphite is very slow but the process for changing into graphite is spontaneous
3
Q
What do spontaneous processes seen to do
A
Evenly distribute matter
4
Q
Reversible process
A
Always at equilibrium and can be reversed
5
Q
Entropy is
A
Ratio of reversible heat over T
6
Q
Microstates
A
Configuration of energies that make up a system
7
Q
Distribution
A
Microstates with equivalent particle arrangements
