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The Second Law of Thermodynamics (2011)
Web site content explains the modern view of entropy change and the dispersal of energy in a process (at a specific temperature). It has been selected for instructors in general and physical chemistry by Dr. Frank L. Lambert, Professor Emeritus (Chemistry) of Occidental College, Los Angeles.
We'll talk mainly about down-to-earth chemical reactions- like burning and rusting - and the behavior of things - common solid objects of wood, metal, and bone, not about complex computer chips or programs going wrong (nor about personal relations that fall apart. )Simple chemical reactions often are involved in annoying or deadly happenings to us: being in a fire in Malibu, flying the X-1 (that broke the sound barrier – but had a dangerous corroded battery cable), or things just “go wrong”: our tire blows out a friend riding a horse and is thrown – ending up with a broken neck. Chemistry students: If you're in a time bind or an exam is coming up, go here for a shorter approach to understanding the second law and entropy.
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