Asked by Salma Zulaika on Jul 31, 2024

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Which is a measure of the randomness of a system?

A) entropy
B) enthalpy
C) free energy
D) halogenation
E) stoichiometry

Entropy

A measure of disorder or randomness in a system, often associated with the second law of thermodynamics describing the direction of physical processes and energy dispersion.

Randomness

The lack of pattern or predictability in events.

System

A set of interacting or interdependent components forming an integrated whole, often within a scientific or engineering context.

  • Expound upon the ideas of enthalpy (ΔH°), entropy (ΔS°), and Gibbs free energy (ΔG°) in relation to chemical reactions.
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Durka MuthumalaiAug 03, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Entropy is a thermodynamic property that measures the randomness or disorder of a system. It is related to the number of possible microscopic arrangements of the system that would result in a given macroscopic state. The more disordered a system is, the higher its entropy. Enthalpy, free energy, halogenation, and stoichiometry are all important concepts in chemistry, but they do not specifically measure the randomness of a system.