(a)
Interpretation:
The item between a sample of solid
Concept Introduction:
The term entropy is used to represent the randomness in a system. When a system moves from an ordered arrangement to a less order arrangement, then the entropy of the system increases. The second law of
(b)
Interpretation:
The item between solid sugar and the same sugar dissolved in a cup of tea which has greater entropy has to be predicted. The explanation for the corresponding answer has to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The item between item
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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