Secondary III • 2yr.
What is the simplest way to explain entropy? Like, what is it and what do people use it for?
What is the simplest way to explain entropy? Like, what is it and what do people use it for?
Explanation from Alloprof
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Hi YellowGoblin4211,
Thank you for your question!
To make it simple, entropy is a measure of disorder in a system. It is a concept referring to the degree of disorder/unpredictability of a solution/a gas/a system, etc.
It is used in chemistry, mostly thermodynamics, to predict the behaviour of a reaction. The fully understand the concept, notions ranging from Cegep to college are required. You probably won't see entropy in high school.
I hope that helps and feel free to write us again!
Anthony B.