Physical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780321812001
Author: ENGEL, Thomas/ Reid
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.14CP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:A system undergoes a change from one state to other state with two dissimilar pathways, one is reversible and other is irreversible. The relative magnitudes of qreversible and qirreversible needs to be discuss.

Concept Introduction :

The reversible procedure is an ideal procedurethat never happens, though the irreversible procedure is the usual procedurewhich is usually found in nature. The example of a reversible process is, when water evaporates, it might also be condensed in the form of rains.

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