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Question
Do elements in their standard states have zero S° at 298 K?
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Unlike enthalpy, elements in their standard states have nonzero S° values at 298 K because the reference for entropy is 0 K, not the standard state. Values are tabulated relative to S = 0 at 0 K.
Hint
The notes explain this distinction.