Chapter 14.4, Problem 14.4.1SR

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The standard entropy change ${\text{(ΔS}}^{\text{°}}{}_{\text{rxn}}\text{)}$ has to be calculated for the given reaction.

Concept introduction:

Entropy is the measure of randomness in the system.   Standard entropy change in a reaction is the difference in entropy of the products and reactants.  ${\text{(ΔS}}^{\text{°}}{}_{\text{rxn}}\text{)}$  can be calculated by the following equation.

${\text{ΔS}}^{\text{°}}{}_{\text{rxn}}{\text{ = S}}^{\text{°}}{}_{\text{Products}}-{\text{ S}}^{\text{°}}{}_{\text{reactants}}$

Where,

${\text{S}}^{\text{°}}{}_{\text{reactants}}$ is the standard entropy of the reactants

${\text{S}}^{\text{°}}{}_{\text{Products}}$ is the standard entropy of the products

Standard entropy change in a reaction and entropy change in the system are same.