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What does entropy (SS) measure in a chemical system?

Energy dispersal and disorder

What are the units of entropy?

J K1mol1\text{J K}^{-1}\text{mol}^{-1}

Which state of matter generally has the greatest entropy?

Gas

What is the entropy value of all substances at absolute zero (0 K0\text{ K})?

Zero

If a system becomes more random, what is the sign of ΔS\Delta S?

Positive

What happens to entropy when a solid melts to form a liquid?

Entropy increases

What is the sign of ΔS\Delta S for: N2(g)+3H2(g)2NH3(g)\text{N}_2\text{(g)} + 3\text{H}_2\text{(g)} \rightarrow 2\text{NH}_3\text{(g)}?

Negative

What are the standard conditions for standard entropy (S°)?

100 kPa100\text{ kPa} and 298 K298\text{ K}

Can standard entropy values (S°) be negative?

No, always positive

What formula calculates entropy change of reaction (ΔS°\Delta S°)?

ΣS°\Sigma S°(products) - ΣS°\Sigma S°(reactants)

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