Which of the Following Is Expected to Have Zero Entropy

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is expected to have zero entropy
I. N₂(g) at 273 K
II. SiO₂(s, amorphous) at 0 K
III. NaCl(s) perfectly ordered crystal at 25 K
IV. Na(s) perfectly ordered crystal at 0 K

• A) I and IV
• B) III and IV
• C) I and II
• D) I, II, and III
• E) IV only

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