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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following correctly orders the standard molar entropies of the physical states of a pure substance?
Options
A S_solid > S_liquid > S_gas
B S_solid < S_liquid < S_gas
Correct Answer
C S_liquid < S_solid < S_gas
D S_gas < S_liquid < S_solid
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Freedom of particle motion increases from solid to liquid to gas, yielding S_solid < S_liquid < S_gas.

Hint

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