Let's consider a system consisting of two subsystems, isolated from the outside world. The subsystems are thermally connected to each other and they can exchange particles with each other. Which of the following statements are true? Select one or more: a. In equilibrium, the temperatures of both subsystems are the same, but their chemical potentials can be different. b. The system reaches equilibrium by exchanging energy as heat and particles in such a way that the total entropy of the system is maximized. C. The role of chemical potential in the exchange of particles between subsystems is similar to the role of the reciprocal of temperature in the flow of heat between subsystems. d. The role of chemical potential in the exchange of particles between subsystems is similar to the role of pressure in the flow of heat between subsystems.

Let's consider a system consisting of two subsystems, isolated from the outside world. The subsystems are thermally connected to each other and they can exchange particles with each other. Which of the following statements are true? Select one or more: a. In equilibrium, the temperatures of both subsystems are the same, but their chemical potentials can be different. b. The system reaches equilibrium by exchanging energy as heat and particles in such a way that the total entropy of the system is maximized. C. The role of chemical potential in the exchange of particles between subsystems is similar to the role of the reciprocal of temperature in the flow of heat between subsystems. d. The role of chemical potential in the exchange of particles between subsystems is similar to the role of pressure in the flow of heat between subsystems.

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Chapter21: Heat Engines, Entropy, And The Second Law Of Thermodynamics

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