Thermodynamic Irreversible Reactions

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Irreversible reactions differ from reversible ones primarily in terms of entropy changes, with reversible processes maintaining constant entropy. In isothermal, isobaric, isochoric, and adiabatic processes, the key distinction lies in how energy and heat are exchanged. Reversible processes can theoretically return to their original states without any net change, while irreversible processes cannot. Isentropic processes are specifically reversible adiabatic processes. Understanding these differences is crucial for thermodynamics and exam preparation.
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Hopefully somebody can help me with this. I have a final exam next week, and the textbook we use along with my professor didn't do a good job explaining what happens in irreversible reactions.

More specifically, what differences are there between reversible and irreversible processes of:
isothermal, isobaric, isochoric, adiabatic.

Any help would be appreciated.
 
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kalbuskj31 said:
More specifically, what differences are there between reversible and irreversible processes of:
isothermal, isobaric, isochoric, adiabatic.

AFAIK, all those processes can be either reversible or irreversible. A reversible process is defined to be one where the entropy does not change. Isentropic processes are reversible adiabatic processes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reversible_process_(thermodynamics )

Are you are really asking something like "how can I tell if a particular process is reversible or not?"
 
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