Thermodynamics

Question 1

The study of energy
transformation in a collection of matter

Answer 1

thermodynamics

Question 2

• Energy can be transferred and transformed, but it cannot be created or destroyed
• The total amount of energy in the universe is constant

Answer 2

1st law of thermodynamics

Question 3

-During every transformation, some energy becomes unusable to us (heat).
– Unusable energy is Entropy (S).
– Every energy transfer or transformation
INCREASES the total entropy of the
universe.

Answer 3

2nd law of thermodynamics

Question 4

2nd Law:
- Any process that occurs without the input of energy
-No external energy must be applied to affect movement

Answer 4

spontaneous

Question 5

2nd law:
-A process that does not occur on its own
-External energy must be applied

Answer 5

Nonspontaneous