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Chemistry Theory (a)(i) Define entropy (ii) What term is used to describe a reaction in which heat…

(a)(i) Define entropy

(ii) What term is used to describe a reaction in which heat is absorbed from the surrounding?

(b) State two conditions that can lead to ineffective collisions during a chemical reaction.

Explanation

(a)(i) Entropy is defined as the degree of disorderliness or randomness in a chemical system.

(ii) Endothermic

 

(b)(i) Energy barrier

(ii) Activation energy.