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CHM 101 Chemical Thermodynamics Objective Question

Question

What is the change in entropy for a process in terms of microstates?
Options
A ΔS = k ln(W_final / W_initial)
Correct Answer
B ΔS = k ln(W_final - W_initial)
C ΔS = k (W_final - W_initial)
D ΔS = k (W_final / W_initial)
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The change in entropy for a process is ΔS = k ln W_final - k ln W_initial = k ln (W_final / W_initial).

Hint

The notes provide this formula.

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