Thermodynamics Flashcards
1
Q
What is thermodynamics?
A
conversion of energy into work and heat
2
Q
entropy
A
DeltaS
degree of disorder in a system
3
Q
entropy in an irreversible system (like life)
A
life likes order, but is in disequilibrium with environment and
cannot change direction without input of energy, therefore entropy increases
4
Q
how does life fight entropy?
A
Metabolism = adding energy into the system through chemical reactions
