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Define entropy, and give an example of a process in which the entropy of a system increases.
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Entropy is a measure of the randomness or disorder of a system. It is a concept in thermodynamics that describes the degree of disorder or randomness in a system. The higher the entropy, the higher the disorder. Show more…
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