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CHM 101 Chemical Thermodynamics Objective Question

Question

What is Boltzmann's equation for entropy?
Options
A S = kT
B S = kT ln W
C S = k/W
D S = k ln W
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ludwig Boltzmann's mathematical formulation of entropy is S = k ln W, where k is the Boltzmann constant (1.38 × 10⁻²³ J K⁻¹) and W is the number of microstates.

Hint

The notes provide this equation.

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