I need a simple and easy explanation of the concept of entropy... for me and my students. thanks

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anonymous · Answer

Ice and water.

anonymous · Answer

entropy= randomness of things; chaos

anonymous · Answer

I think he might of been asking from physics instructor perspective, but I could be completely wrong.

anonymous · Answer

No problem but I will only tell what I know. My chemistry teacher told our class that things tend to be in maximum entropy and minimum enthalpy (energy). He exemplified our bedroom which becomes a total mess everyday and that of minimum enthalpy= explains why people are lazy and do things minimally.

anonymous · Answer

haha there you have it!

anonymous · Answer

Thanks you all...

anonymous · Answer

@Iburatto: We shall kindly thank you for the medal you wilst bestow...

anonymous · Answer

entropy is simply the disorder or randomness of the molecules...