What is the primary focus of the Nernst heat theorem?
Heat Transfer
Temperature Regulation
Entropy
Pressure Control
Answer
Entropy is the primary focus of the Nernst heat theorem. It states that as the temperature approaches absolute zero, the entropy of a perfect crystal approaches a constant value. This is because at absolute zero, all molecular motion ceases, and the system reaches its lowest energy state. Consequently, the entropy change for any process that occurs at absolute zero is zero.
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