key term - Absolute Entropy

Definition

Absolute Entropy is an object’s total amount of energy dispersion, from when its temperature was absolute zero up until now.

Related terms

Third Law of Thermodynamics: This law states that as temperature approaches absolute zero, all processes cease and the entropy of a system reaches a minimum value or zero.

Heat Capacity:

The quantity of heat required to change its temperature by one degree Celsius/Kelvin.

Thermodynamic Equilibrium:

A state where macroscopic variables such as pressure, volume and temperature remain constant.