Arrange these compounds in order of increasing standard molar entropy at 25°C:

C3H8 (g), C2H4 (g), ZnS (s), and H2O (l).

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Yasmin Graham

15 March, 13:12

Arrange these compounds in order of increasing standard molar entropy at 25°C:

C3H8 (g), C2H4 (g), ZnS (s), and H2O (l).

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George French · Answer 1

C2H4 (g) >C3H8 (g) >H2O (g) > ZnS (s)

Explanation:

The lightest gas will have the highest entropy while a solid will have the least entropy since its molecules are held firmly such that they can only vibrate about their mean positions according to the kinetic theory of matter.

Arrange these compounds in order of increasing standard molar entropy at 25°C:C3H8 (g), C2H4 (g), ZnS (s), and H2O (l).

Arrange these compounds in order of increasing standard molar entropy at 25°C:

C3H8 (g), C2H4 (g), ZnS (s), and H2O (l).