Absolutely.rmiller70015 said:
To calculate change in entropy with degrees Celsius, you can use the formula ΔS = Q/T, where ΔS is the change in entropy, Q is the heat transferred, and T is the temperature in degrees Celsius.
Yes, you can use Kelvin instead of degrees Celsius to calculate change in entropy. The formula remains the same, ΔS = Q/T, but the temperature must be in Kelvin.
Absolute temperature, such as Kelvin, is important in calculating change in entropy because it takes into account the molecular motion of a substance. This allows for a more accurate calculation of entropy since it is directly related to the randomness of molecular motion.
The change in heat, Q, is directly proportional to the change in entropy, ΔS. This means that as the amount of heat transferred increases, the change in entropy also increases.
Yes, the change in entropy can be used to predict the direction of a spontaneous process. A positive change in entropy indicates an increase in disorder, and a negative change in entropy indicates a decrease in disorder. In a spontaneous process, the change in entropy is always positive.