Understanding Entropy: Diffusion, Evaporation, Mixing, Melting, Separation

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of entropy in relation to various processes such as diffusion, evaporation, mixing, melting, and separation. Participants explore whether these processes lead to an increase, decrease, or no change in entropy.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes that diffusion, evaporation, mixing, and melting all result in an increase in entropy.
  • Another participant questions the impact of separation on entropy, suggesting it may lead to a decrease in organization.
  • A subsequent reply expresses uncertainty about the entropy change associated with separation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the effect of separation on entropy, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved regarding this specific process.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not provide detailed definitions or assumptions regarding entropy, and the implications of each process on entropy are not fully explored.

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entropy increases? entropy decreases ? no change in entropy?

diffusion, evaporating, mixing, melting, separation

i think

diffusion - increase

evaporation - increase

mixing - increase

melting - increase

but what about separation :S?


and if anyone thinks any others are wrong do tel me :)
 
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Looks good. When you separate something, you are taking something that is mixed and creating two or more pure things. Does this represent an increase or decrease in organization (order)?
 
decrease?
 
thankssssssssssss it worked:DD)DPD:DD:D:D:D:D:D:
 

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