4.4.1 - Entropy (S)
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What unit is entropy measured in?
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure heat and temperature in physics.
Does solid, liquid, or gas have the highest entropy?
💡 Hint: Consider the motion and arrangement of particles in each state.
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What does a higher entropy value indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about energy and particle movement.
True or False: Entropy measures the energy of a system.
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Imagine a closed container holds 2 moles of gas A and 3 moles of gas B at 298 K. If the mixture decreases in temperature to 273 K without any changes in pressure or volume, discuss the expected change in entropy and why.
💡 Hint: Relate the effect of temperature on particle movement and arrangement.
Given standard entropies for X = 200 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹ and Y = 300 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹, and the reaction X + Y → Z with standard entropy S°(Z) = 600 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹. Calculate the entropy change for this reaction.
💡 Hint: Recall the entropy change formula and substitute correctly.
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