∆S

Definition

The symbol "∆S" represents the change in entropy of a system. Entropy refers to the measure of randomness or disorder in a system. A negative ∆S indicates a decrease in randomness, while a positive ∆S indicates an increase in randomness.

Related terms

Entropy: Entropy is a measure of the disorder or randomness within a system.

Spontaneous Process: A spontaneous process occurs naturally without the need for external intervention. It tends to lead to an increase in the overall entropy of the universe.

Gibbs Free Energy: Gibbs free energy (ΔG) combines both enthalpy (∆H) and entropy (∆S) changes to determine whether a process is spontaneous or non-spontaneous.