Answers Chapter 3 - Problem Set Answers Chapter 3 1) The...

Problem Set Answers – Chapter 3
1) The second law of thermodynamics states that the disorder in any system is always increasing. In
simple terms, you can think about dropping NaCl crystals into a glass of water. The solvation and
diffusion of ions is favored because there is an increase in _____________.
(a) pH
(b) entropy
(c) ionic structure
(d) stored energy
2) The energy used by the cell to generate specific biological molecules and highly ordered
structures is stored in the form of _____________.
3) At first glance, it may seem that living systems are able to defy the second law of
thermodynamics. However, on closer examination it becomes clear that although cells create
organization from raw materials in the environment, they also contribute to disorder in the
environment by releasing _____________.