Entropy in an isobar transformation

In summary, entropy in an isobar transformation is a measure of disorder or randomness within a system that undergoes a change at constant pressure. It is affected by energy transfers as heat or work, with an increase in entropy occurring when heat is added and a decrease when work is done. The relationship between entropy and temperature in an isobaric process is directly proportional, and the second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of a closed system will always increase or remain constant. Entropy cannot be reversed in an isobaric process as energy transfers will always result in an increase in disorder.
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What is the variation of entropy in an isobar transformation?
 
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alialice said:
What is the variation of entropy in an isobar transformation?
Are we dealing with an ideal gas? If so, we can work it out from: TdS = dU + PdV

If P is constant then:

[itex]\Delta S = \int \frac{dU}{T} + P\int \frac{dV}{T}[/itex]

If this is an ideal gas where PV = nRT, then we can substitute nRT/V for P (or nRdT/P for dV) and nCvdT for dU. Can you work that out?

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Yes, it's just so!
Thank you very much! :)
 

FAQ: Entropy in an isobar transformation

What is entropy in an isobar transformation?

Entropy in an isobar transformation refers to the measure of disorder or randomness in a system that undergoes a change at a constant pressure. It is a thermodynamic quantity that reflects the distribution of energy and matter within a system.

How is entropy affected by an isobar transformation?

In an isobaric process, the entropy of a system may change due to the transfer of energy as heat or work. If heat is added to the system, the molecules will become more disordered and the entropy will increase. On the other hand, if work is done on the system, the molecules will become more ordered and the entropy will decrease.

What is the relationship between entropy and temperature in an isobar transformation?

In an isobaric process, the change in entropy is directly proportional to the change in temperature. This means that as the temperature increases, the entropy also increases, and vice versa. This relationship is described by the equation ∆S = ∆Q/T, where ∆S is the change in entropy, ∆Q is the heat added or removed from the system, and T is the temperature.

How does entropy relate to the second law of thermodynamics in an isobar transformation?

The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of a closed system will always increase over time. In an isobaric process, this means that the total entropy of the system will either increase or remain constant, but it will never decrease. This is because any energy transfer will result in an increase in entropy, and there is no way to completely eliminate all energy transfers.

Can entropy be reversed in an isobar transformation?

No, entropy cannot be reversed in an isobaric process. This is because the second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of a closed system will always increase or remain constant. While individual molecules within the system may become more ordered, the overall entropy of the system will still increase due to energy transfers. Thus, the direction of entropy change in an isobaric process is always towards an increase in disorder.

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