Which of the Following Statements About Entropy Is True

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about entropy is true?

• A) The entropy of a substance will increase on going from a solid to a liquid to a gas.
• B) The entropy of any substance increases as the temperature is lowered.
• C) The entropy of a gas is independent of the volume of the gas.
• D) The entropy of a gas decreases with an increase in volume.
• E) The entropy of a substance increases with a decrease in the number of moles.

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Definitions:

Pharynx

The muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal passages with the esophagus and larynx, involved in breathing, swallowing, and speaking.

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

The additional amount of air that can be forcibly inhaled after the completion of a normal inspiration.

Inspiratory Capacity

The maximum amount of air an individual can inhale after completing a normal, restful exhalation, important in respiratory assessments.

Tidal Volume

The amount of air moved into or out of the lungs during a normal breath.