Can you explain this better? http://www.pinterest.com/pin/531424824754707115/

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adamaero · Answer

Will fan & review if you can give a metaphor.

surry99 · Answer

yes I can...start by writing the chemical equation

adamaero · Answer

1.6 J/K = 22 J/K - 20.4 J/K
univ = system + surroundings

surry99 · Answer

The chemical equation...looks like you are dealing with a phase change for water...
ex: H2O (s) at 273K----->?

adamaero · Answer

What? I don't care about an answer. I just want to understand it conceptually.

surry99 · Answer

That is what I am trying to teach you the concept.
However in Chemistry, virtually everything starts with an equation.

adamaero · Answer

Ok I will just assume it's about the equation. I got that part anyway.