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CHM 101 Chemical Thermodynamics Objective Question

Question

Why do solids have low entropy?
Options
A Molecules have high kinetic energy
B Molecules are tightly packed, leading to few positions and low entropy
Correct Answer
C Molecules move freely in all directions
D Molecules are widely spaced
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Solids: Molecules are tightly packed → few positions → low entropy.

Hint

The notes explain this.

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