Reversible and Irreversible

[TanveerDhaliwal3G]

Can the second law be applied to irreversible reactions?

[Aliya Jain 2B]

I think so, because entropy is a state function so the pathway does not matter

[Deepika Reddy 1A]

An irreversible reaction is one where the pressure remains constant. The second law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of the surroundings always increases. This would apply to irreversible reactions. However, entropy remains constant with reversible reactions because only infinitesimally small changes are happening.

[lauraxie2e]

yes entropy is a state function

[Aman Sankineni 2L]

Yes, since entropy is a state function, the second law can be applied to irreversible reactions.

[Rida Ismail 2E]

yes the second law is applied to irreversible situations because entropy is a state function.