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Ch.19 - Free Energy & Thermodynamics
Tro - Chemistry: A Molecular Approach 5th Edition
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Capitolo 19, Problema 53b

Rank each set of substances in order of increasing standard molar entropy (S°). Explain your reasoning. b. H2O(s); H2O(l); H2O(g)

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Start by understanding the concept of standard molar entropy (S°), which is a measure of the amount of disorder or randomness in a system.
Recognize that the state of matter affects entropy: gases have higher entropy than liquids, and liquids have higher entropy than solids.
Identify the substances given: H2O(s) is solid water (ice), H2O(l) is liquid water, and H2O(g) is gaseous water (steam).
Rank the substances based on their states: H2O(s) has the lowest entropy, followed by H2O(l), and H2O(g) has the highest entropy.
Conclude that the order of increasing standard molar entropy is: H2O(s) < H2O(l) < H2O(g).

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