Hi guys...

 

I was wondering if the change in entropy (ΔS) is a state function? I know that S is a state function because its dependent only on S=k * ln W

 

but in class we learned that

 

ΔS_total_irreversible_process > 0

and

ΔS_total_reversible_process = 0

 

wouldn't this mean that delta S is a process dependent non-state function?

For the record, this is usually more of a chemistry topic, and so future threads on the subject may be more appropriate in the chem forums.

 

I dont remember the answer to your question though.

;306042']For the record' date=' this is usually more of a chemistry topic, and so future threads on the subject may be more appropriate in the chem forums.

 

I dont remember the answer to your question though.[/quote']

 

I think you'll find it's physics. Entropy being a physical quantity and all.

 

 

I belive that change in entropy is not a function of state. Whereas entropy is.

 

As the change in entropy is depending on the change in heat by temperature. Which is path dependent...