Which sample has the lowest entropy?

(1) 1 mole of KNO3 (l) (3) 1 mole of H2O (l)

(2) 1 mole of KNO3 (s) (4) 1 mole of H2O (g)

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Kendall Hendrix

23 June, 15:59

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Jamiya · Answer 1

(2) It would have to be the solid substance.

Ahmad Stanton · Answer 2

(2) 1 mole of KNO3, because it is a solid, and solid phase has the lowest entropy. Liquid and gas have higher entropy than solid forms.

Which sample has the lowest entropy?(1) 1 mole of KNO3 (l) (3) 1 mole of H2O (l)(2) 1 mole of KNO3 (s) (4) 1 mole of H2O (g)