A 400-Liter Container Is Divided into Two Equal Parts, One Part

question 12

Multiple Choice

A 4.00-liter container is divided into two equal parts, one part containing 0.0100 mole of neon, and the other part containing 0.0100 mole of helium. The divider is removed and the gases mix. What is the change in entropy (in J/K) of this system?

• A) 0.057 6
• B) 0.115
• C) 0.173
• D) 0.086 4
• E) 0.144

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Definitions:

MM Propositions

The Modigliani-Miller propositions, which are foundational theorems in corporate finance, asserting that under certain conditions, the value of a firm is unaffected by its capital structure.

Optimal Capital Structure

The best mix of debt and equity financing that maximizes a company’s market value while minimizing its cost of capital.

Leverage

The use of borrowed funds with the aim to increase the potential return of an investment.

Capital Mix

Capital mix refers to the combination of debt and equity financing used by a company to fund its operations and growth.