Match each thermodynamic term

Exercise and reference answers

Matching pairs

1. Left

   Microstate

   Right

   One arrangement of particles

2. Left

   Second law

   Right

   Universe entropy always rises

3. Left

   Reversible

   Right

   Always at equilibrium, slow

4. Left

   Free energy

   Right

   Energy left for useful work

5. Left

   Equilibrium

   Right

   Universe entropy change zero

Instructions

Tap a term on the left, then tap its meaning on the right.

Explanation