Topical Questions
These questions are keyed to major topics in the chapter. Usually a question that is answered at the back of this book is paired with a similar one that is not.
For each pair of items, tell which has the higher entropy, and explain why.
(a) Item 1, a sample of solid CO2 at -78 °C, or item 2, CO2 vapor at 0 °C
(b) Item 1, solid sugar, or item 2, the same sugar dissolved in a cup of tea
(c) Item 1, a 100-mL sample of pure water and a 100-Ml sample of pure alcohol, or item 2, the same samples of water and alcohol after they had been poured together and stirred
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