Chapter 18, Problem 18.7QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The second law of thermodynamics has to be stated with the mathematical equation.

Concept Introduction:

Thermodynamics is the branch of science that relates heat and energy in a system.  The four laws of thermodynamics explain the fundamental quantities such as temperature, energy and randomness in a system.  Entropy is the measure of randomness in a system.  For a spontaneous process there is always a positive change in entropy.