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Chapter17: Spontaneity, Entropy, And Free Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 31E: Table 16-1 shows the possible arrangements of four molecules in a two-bulbed flask. What are the...

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Entropy changes in the surroundings are primarily determined by _____. Predict the sign of ΔSsurr for the following processes. Justify your answers.

i. H2O(l) --> H2O(g)

ii. I2(g) --> I2(s)

Refer to Table 17.1 which provides the microstates for 4 molecules in a two-bulbed flask (also in lecture). How is entropy related to the number of microstates? Which possible arrangement has the highest entropy? Calculate the probability of finding the system in this arrangement.

TABLE 17.1 | The Microstates That Give a Particular Arrangement (State)
Arrangement
Microstates
Number of Microstates
1
B
II
4
DC
II
6.
B
IV
4
V
1

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