Question

The conversion of potential energy in coal into the kinetic energy that heats steam is an expression of: Answer the first law of thermodynamics the second law of thermodynamics both laws neither law

Answer 1

Let me think about this........ correct me if I am wrong....... Laws of thermodynamics 1) Energy cannot be created nor destroyed. It is transferred. 2) All spontaneous reactions will increased the entropy of the universe (More disorder) 3) The entropy of the crystal lattice structure at 0 K is zero PE(coal) --> Steam(K.E) ................ This will increase entropy and also conversion of energy. So BOTH LAWS is my final answer. Wait...... I would like to use a lifelines...... I want to phone my Physical chem professor. *Ring Ring.........* Me: Hello, I wanted to make sure if I got the correct answer. Chem prof: You dont need my help, since you got the right answer. Me: WOOT!!!!!!!