Question

The conversion of potential energy in coal into the kinetic energy that heats steam is an expression of:
Answer

the first law of thermodynamics

the second law of thermodynamics

both laws

neither law

Answer 1

Let me think about this........ correct me if I am wrong.......

Laws of thermodynamics
1) Energy cannot be created nor destroyed. It is transferred.
2) All spontaneous reactions will increased the entropy of the universe (More disorder)
3) The entropy of the crystal lattice structure at 0 K is zero

PE(coal) --> Steam(K.E) ................ This will increase entropy and also conversion of energy. So BOTH LAWS is my final answer.

Wait...... I would like to use a lifelines...... I want to phone my Physical chem professor.

*Ring Ring.........*

Me: Hello, I wanted to make sure if I got the correct answer.
Chem prof: You dont need my help, since you got the right answer.
Me: WOOT!!!!!!!