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CHM 101 Chemical Thermodynamics Objective Question

Question

What does the Third Law of Thermodynamics state?
Options
A The entropy of the universe increases
B The energy of the universe is constant
C The entropy of a pure, perfect crystalline substance at absolute zero is zero
Correct Answer
D Entropy decreases with temperature
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Third Law states that the entropy of a pure, perfect crystalline substance at absolute zero is zero. S(0 K) = 0.

Hint

The notes provide this statement.

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