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Entropy Is Simple, Qualitatively.

Authors :
Lambert, Frank L.
Source :
Journal of Chemical Education. Oct 2002 79(10):1241-1246.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Suggests that qualitatively, entropy is simple. Entropy increase from a macro viewpoint is a measure of the dispersal of energy from localized to spread out at a temperature T. Fundamentally based on statistical and quantum mechanics, this approach is superior to the non-fundamental "disorder" as a descriptor of entropy change. (MM)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0021-9584
Volume :
79
Issue :
10
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Chemical Education
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
EJ654633
Document Type :
Guides - Classroom - Teacher<br />Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive