Chapter 18, Problem 95A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The list of five things that a person can do that result in an increase in entropy is to be stated.

Concept Introduction: The degree of disorderliness or randomness in a system is termed entropy. The entropy of a system is represented by S.

Answer to Problem 95A

The five things that one can do that result in an increase in entropy are given as;

1. Boiling of water
2. Melting of ice
3. Making of popcorns
4. Dissolution of sugar or salt in water
5. Cooking of wood

Explanation of Solution

The five things that one can do that result in an increase in entropy are given as;

1. Boiling of water
2. Melting of ice
3. Making of popcorns
4. Dissolution of sugar or salt in water
5. Cooking of wood