What is S° for A in the reaction 3 A → 2 B if ∆S°(rxn) =-147.3 J/mol ・ K? [S° (B) = (240.0 J/mol ・K)]

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What is S° for A in the reaction 3 A → 2 B if ∆S°(rxn) =-147.3 J/mol ・ K? [S° (B) = (240.0 J/mol ・K)] 

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Entropy measures the randomness of a molecule in a system. Thus entropy order- 

S(gas)> S(liquid)> S( solid) 

For a reaction, A = B + C

            ∆ S(rxn) =  total entropy of products- total entropy of reactant. 

 

 

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