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CHM 101 Chemical Thermodynamics Objective Question
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How does molecular complexity affect entropy?
Options
A More complex molecules have lower entropy
B More complex molecules have higher entropy because they have more vibrational and rotational modes, providing more microstates
Correct Answer
C Complexity has no effect on entropy
D Only atomic size affects entropy
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Entropy increases with the number of atoms in a molecule. Larger and more complex molecules have greater entropies because more atoms provide more vibrational and rotational modes, creating more microstates.

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Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Thermodynamics
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 952 of 1872
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