## Relationship between S & T

$\Delta S = \frac{q_{rev}}{T}$

Alexia_Vanegas_1G
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### Relationship between S & T

Why does an increase in temperature increase entropy if temperature is in the denominator? Is it because there is an increase of heat being added?

ssoroush 2B
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### Re: Relationship between S & T

It's because adding more energy to the system excites the molecules and there is more disorder and chaos, which is what entropy is measuring.

Megan Yabumoto 3K
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### Re: Relationship between S & T

To determine entropy, you would only use (deltaS)= (q(rev))/T for an isothermal process. (by context of your question I am assuming you are thinking of this equation) However, since there is a change of temperature, you would use the equation (deltaS)=n(Cp)(ln(T2/T1)). For an increase in temperature, the value of ln(T2/T1) will always be a positive number, resulting in an increase in entropy.

I hope this helps!