Entropy by John MacKay

Answer these questions before the PowerPoint

john_mackay — 2017-03-21 12:00:43 UTC

Answer each question in no more than a few sentences. Use ONE box to answer all the questions. Set up your box as shown...
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1. What is the first law of thermodynamics?

john_mackay — 2017-03-21 12:02:28 UTC

2. What do you think spontaneity means in chemistry?

john_mackay — 2017-03-21 12:02:49 UTC

3. How fast does something occur if it's spontaneous?

john_mackay — 2017-03-21 12:03:18 UTC

4. By definition, diamond will turn into graphite spontaneously.

john_mackay — 2017-03-21 12:03:47 UTC

Why would this be considered to be spontaneous?

5. Entropy can be looked at as a "measure of randomness or disorder"

john_mackay — 2017-03-21 12:05:14 UTC

Does entropy relate to spontaneity in any way? Explain.

Entropy Questions

2026-03-16 15:40:15 UTC

The first law of thermodynamics is that energy can not be created or destroyed.
Spontaneity refers to the quality of a reaction being spontaneous or unintentionally caused.
Spontaneous things are typically quick
This would be considered spontaneous because it is a natural occurrence that was not initiated in an organized fashion.
Entropy and spontaneity are related in the way that they refer to the disorganization and lack of intention of events in the universe.

Nora is Gondola Steerer

2026-03-16 15:43:06 UTC

Entropy Questions

2026-03-16 15:46:38 UTC

Carlee C

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can not be created or destroyed.
I think spontaneity means something happening abruptly, or without a set/intentional cause.
Something occurs very quickly if it is spontaneous.
This would be considered spontaneous because it is not acted on by an outside thing, but rather happens by nature.
Entropy relates to spontaneity by both referring to the disorder or unintentional occurrences of the universe.

Katie

2026-03-16 15:49:10 UTC

1. Energy cannot be created nor destroyed

2. A reaction can happen without the intentional addition of energy

3. either fast or slow?

4. It does not require a direct input of energy, it can happen naturally

5. Yes, as entropy/randomness is similar to spontaneity because they are not predicted/controlled

Entropy Questions

2026-03-16 15:53:59 UTC

Jase

Energy cannot be created or destroyed
Spontaneity most likely means that a reaction/process happens randomly, not at a given time.
I would assume that if it is spontaneous, it would occur fairly quickly.
This is spontaneous because it does not need to be done in a lab and can happen on its own in nature.
Yes. Most spontaneous reactions require entropy. Entropy helps processes become spontaneous.

Entropy Questions

kelsey_dellarova — 2026-03-16 15:56:14 UTC

Kelsey Della Rova

1. The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed.

2. Something in a product that is created fast, or like a certain side effect that happens randomly.

3. Very fast, like for a chemical equation, maybe a few seconds.

4. This is because it happens naturally.

Yes, because they are not predicted and happen randomly in a way.

Rosilyn

2026-03-16 16:33:19 UTC

1. The first law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only shared.

2. I think that spontaneity means something that occurs naturally, without having to add/change anything about it.

3. If something is spontaneous, it could happen slowly, as it would take a while to form on its own.

4. This process would be considered spontaneous since it would not require the addition of energy put into it.

5. Entropy is related to spontaneity because they both involve concepts of being unpredictable.

Entropy Questions

2026-03-16 16:37:29 UTC

AnnaSophia

The first law of thermodynamics is that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only repurposed.
Spontaneity in chemistry refers to something caused or created without interference; it happens naturally.
I think it could be fast or slow.
Because there would be no interference with the processes. Diamonds will slowly turn to graphite naturally.
Entropy can be related to spontaneity because of unintentional seemingly "random" causes.

Enthropy questions - Michael

2026-03-17 13:01:31 UTC

Energy cannot be created nor destroyed.
How spontaneous something is, or how something happens without an outside force acting on it.
Instantly or very quickly.
It's not acted on by an outside force.
Entropy and spontaneity can relate to each other because both are unpredictable

matt c

2026-03-24 15:54:05 UTC

energy cannot be created nor destroyed 2. something being random, a reaction
1. fast sometimes, slow others, it all depends
2. because it is happening over time, not ocuring right away
3. it realtes to be not being organized in anyway

Cole Byler Entropy questions

2026-03-24 15:55:53 UTC

Energy can't be created or destroyed, only transferred
Spontaneity is how something happens naturally without outside forces
It seems to be really fast but it can actually be fast or slow
Because there isn't an outside force it just happens naturally
Yes they both relate because they both are unpredictable