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Spontaneity - Entropy and Spontaneity

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CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: Entropy and Spontaneity

Entropy (ΔS) is a thermodynamic property that measures the degree of randomness, disorder, or energy dispersal in a system. Higher entropy means greater disorder.

  • For any process, the total entropy change is given by:
    ΔStotal = ΔSsystem + ΔSsurroundings
  • A process is spontaneous if the total entropy of the universe increases, i.e., ΔStotal > 0
  • If ΔStotal < 0, the process is non-spontaneous and cannot occur on its own.
  • At equilibrium, there is no net change, so ΔSₜₒₜₐₗ = 0
  • Processes such as melting, vaporisation, or mixing generally increase entropy and are therefore more likely to be spontaneous.

Entropy is influenced by:

  • Physical state (gas > liquid > solid)
  • Number of particles
  • Temperature (higher T → higher disorder)

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