Introduction to Entropy (The Universe's Messy Preference!)
First up, let's talk about the unsung hero of spontaneity: Entropy, symbolized by a big 'ol S! Now,
Absolute Entropy and How to Calculate ΔS°rxn
Okay, so we know what entropy is qualitatively, but how do we put a number on it? That's where **Abs
Gibbs Free Energy: The Ultimate Spontaneity Predictor!
This is it, folks! The grand unifying theory of spontaneity! We've talked about enthalpy (ΔH), which
Free Energy and Equilibrium (The Ultimate Connection!)
The plot thickens, my friends! We're connecting our shiny new Gibbs Free Energy to our old pal, the
Coupled Reactions (When the Universe Lends a Hand!)
Sometimes, a reaction that we *really* want to happen is just plain thermodynamically unfavorable –
Electrolytic Cells, Faraday's Law, and Electroplating (Forcing the Unfavorable!)
Alright, let's wrap up our journey into thermodynamics by looking at the *opposite* of a spontaneous