(a)
Interpretation: The sign of
Concept introduction: Entropy
The sign of entropy depends on the number of moles. If number of moles decreases, then sign of the entropy will be negative whereas, if the number of moles increases, the sign of entropy will be positive.
(b)
Interpretation: The sign of
Concept introduction: Entropy
The sign of entropy depends on the number of moles. If number of moles decreases, then sign of the entropy will be negative whereas, if the number of moles increases, the sign of entropy will be positive.
(c)
Interpretation: The sign of
Concept introduction: Entropy
The sign of entropy depends on the number of moles. If number of moles decreases, then sign of the entropy will be negative whereas, if the number of moles increases, the sign of entropy will be positive.
(d)
Interpretation: The sign of
Concept introduction: Entropy
The sign of entropy depends on the number of moles. If number of moles decreases, then sign of the entropy will be negative whereas, if the number of moles increases, the sign of entropy will be positive.
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