Choose statements that describe ΔStotal ≥ 0.  When we say that entropy is constant or unchanging, it may have infinitesimally small fluctuations about its average value. You may want to consult the entropy handout from Week 5.   a. During a reversible process, the entropy of any systems is constant.   b. The entropy of an isolated system at equilibrium is constant.   c. As an isolated system relaxes to an equilibrium state its entropy increases.   d. During an irreversible process, the entropy of any system increases.   e. During an irreversible process, the entropy of an isolated system decreases.   f. During a reversible process, the entropy of an isolated system is constant.

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  1. Choose statements that describe ΔStotal ≥ 0.  When we say that entropy is constant or unchanging, it may have infinitesimally small fluctuations about its average value. You may want to consult the entropy handout from Week 5.

      a.

    During a reversible process, the entropy of any systems is constant.

      b.

    The entropy of an isolated system at equilibrium is constant.

      c.

    As an isolated system relaxes to an equilibrium state its entropy increases.

      d.

    During an irreversible process, the entropy of any system increases.

      e.

    During an irreversible process, the entropy of an isolated system decreases.

      f.

    During a reversible process, the entropy of an isolated system is constant.

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