Interactive Demo
Entropy & Microstates Interactive
Entropy & Microstates Interactive is a free, interactive learning demo from the AP Chemistry course on Lykke. It helps you build intuition for Introduction to Entropy, Absolute Entropy and Entropy Change, Gibbs Free Energy and Thermodynamic Favorability, Thermodynamic and Kinetic Control. Play with it directly in your browser — it features 1 slider, 3 buttons and a live visual canvas. This demo lives in the “Unit 9: Applications of Thermodynamics” section of the course.
How to use this demo
- Drag the sliders to change the inputs and watch the visualization update in real time.
- Use the “SOLID”, “LIQUID”, “GAS” buttons to trigger actions or reset the demo.
- Experiment freely — there's nothing to break, and every change is reversible.
What you'll explore
- Introduction to Entropy
- Absolute Entropy and Entropy Change
- Gibbs Free Energy and Thermodynamic Favorability
- Thermodynamic and Kinetic Control
- Free Energy and Equilibrium
- Galvanic (Voltaic) and Electrolytic Cells
- Cell Potential and Free Energy
- Electrolysis and Faraday's Law
Frequently asked questions
What does the Entropy & Microstates Interactive demo do?
The final instructional unit connects thermodynamics to equilibrium and electrochemistry, focusing on entropy, Gibbs free energy, and electrochemical cells. Entropy & Microstates Interactive turns that idea into something you can manipulate directly and watch respond.
What AP Chemistry concept does Entropy & Microstates Interactive teach?
The final instructional unit connects thermodynamics to equilibrium and electrochemistry, focusing on entropy, Gibbs free energy, and electrochemical cells. It focuses on Introduction to Entropy, Absolute Entropy and Entropy Change, Gibbs Free Energy and Thermodynamic Favorability, Thermodynamic and Kinetic Control, Free Energy and Equilibrium, Galvanic (Voltaic) and Electrolytic Cells from the “Unit 9: Applications of Thermodynamics” section.
What can I control in Entropy & Microstates Interactive?
The sliders change the key inputs; the “SOLID”, “LIQUID”, “GAS” buttons run actions or reset the demo. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.
How does Entropy & Microstates Interactive fit into the AP Chemistry course?
AP Chemistry is a college-level course designed to provide students with a foundation in chemical principles through inquiry-based investigations and nine core units of study. The curriculum emphasizes four 'Big Ideas'… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Unit 9: Applications of Thermodynamics” section. Open the full AP Chemistry course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/ap-chemistry-93d8d563-93f0-409b-98a5-45f8375bb0a6 for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.
What will I understand better after using Entropy & Microstates Interactive?
You'll build intuition for Introduction to Entropy, Absolute Entropy and Entropy Change, Gibbs Free Energy and Thermodynamic Favorability, Thermodynamic and Kinetic Control, Free Energy and Equilibrium, Galvanic (Voltaic) and Electrolytic Cells — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on AP Chemistry alone.
From the AP Chemistry course
This interactive demo is part of the Unit 9: Applications of Thermodynamics section. Explore the full AP Chemistry course wiki on Lykke — with notes, flashcards, quizzes and more interactive demos.
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