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Why does a gas spontaneously expand to fill an evacuated container uniformly?
Options
A The process is strongly exothermic and releases heat
B Uniform distribution corresponds to the maximum number of microstates
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C Gravitational potential energy reaches its absolute minimum
D The atmospheric pressure compresses the gas molecules outward
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Gas particles move randomly, and a uniform spatial distribution corresponds to the greatest number of microstates and maximum entropy.

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Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1837 of 1872
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