The vaporisation of a certain element at 21 degrees Celsius had the following enthalpy and entropy values: ∆Hvap= 3.40 KJ mol-1 and ∆Svap= 246 J K-1mol-1 What is the total entropy change ( ∆Stot) for the vaporisation of this element in J K-1 mol-1? With correct significant figures.

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The vaporisation of a certain element at 21 degrees Celsius had the following enthalpy and entropy values:

∆Hvap= 3.40 KJ mol-1

and

∆Svap= 246 J K-1mol-1

What is the total entropy change (
∆Stot) for the vaporisation of this element in J K-1 mol-1? With correct significant figures.

 

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