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CHM 101 Chemical Thermodynamics Objective Question

Question

What is the trend for entropy among the states of matter?
Options
A S_solid < S_liquid < S_gas
Correct Answer
B S_gas < S_liquid < S_solid
C S_liquid < S_solid < S_gas
D All states have equal entropy
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The trend for states of matter is S_solid < S_liquid < S_gas. Solids have low entropy, liquids have higher entropy, and gases have the highest entropy.

Hint

The notes provide this trend.

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