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Physical Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781133958437
Author: Ball, David W. (david Warren), BAER, Tomas
Publisher: Wadsworth Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 17, Problem 17.36E
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The second-law spontaneity is to be justified for the given situation using statistical thermodynamic arguments.

Concept introduction:

The second law of thermodynamics states that for an isolated system, that is, a system in which there is no transfer of matter or energy, the entropy of the system always increases with time.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The second-law spontaneity is to be justified for the given situation using statistical thermodynamic arguments.

Concept introduction:

The second law of thermodynamics states that for an isolated system, that is, a system in which there is no transfer of matter or energy, the entropy of the system always increases with time.

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