In terms of energy and entropy, systems in nature tend to undergo changes toward

(1) higher energy and higher entropy

(2) higher energy and lower entropy

(3) lower energy and higher entropy

(4) lower energy and lower entropy

In terms of energy and entropy, systems in nature tend to undergo changes toward lower energy and higher entropy.

In terms of energy and entropy, systems in nature tend to undergo changes toward lower energy and higher entropy. Entropy is important as it describes the flow and distribution of energy. For a process to to occur spontaneously, it is a necessary condition that the entropy of the system undergoing the process to increase. If the entropy decreases, then that process cannot occur spontaneously. It needs some work / energy to be pumped in in order for the process to occur