Part a). The entropy change associated with the given states = 21 + 0 + 0 = 21
Part b). The entropy change associated with the given states = 20 + 1 + 0 = 21
Part c). The entropy change from (a) to (b) = 21 - 21 = 0, i.e. the system is at equilibrium.
Part d). The entropy change associated with the given states = 17 + 2 + 2 = 21
Part e). The entropy change associated with the given states = 17 + 4 + 0 = 21
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