Chapter 10, Problem 10ALQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

One example of the process where matter spread is a driving force and one example where energy spread is the driving force should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Energy is the ability to do work or produce heat. The law of conservation of energy says that theenergy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can be converted from one type to another. It is also called the first law of thermodynamics, according to which the energy of the universe is constant.

There are two driving forces in nature namely energy and matter spread. These driving forces are responsible for affecting the reaction to go to completion. Energy spread is the concentratedenergy which disperses widely. It is always for an exothermic reaction. Molecules spread meansmolecules spread to occupy a large volume.