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CHM 101 Chemical Thermodynamics Objective Question

Question

Who coined the term entropy?
Options
A Rudolph Clausius
Correct Answer
B Ludwig Boltzmann
C J. Willard Gibbs
D Hermann von Helmholtz
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The term entropy was coined by Rudolph Clausius in the nineteenth century.

Hint

The notes credit Clausius.

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