Question

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

Answer 1

Will fan & review if you can give a metaphor.

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

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