Which of the Following Statements Must Be True for the Entropy

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements must be true for the entropy of a pure solid to be zero? I.The temperature must be 0 K.
II.The solid must be crystalline,not amorphous.
III.The solid must be perfectly ordered.
IV.The solid must be an element.

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

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Definitions:

Internal

Pertaining to or existing within an entity (such as an individual, organization, or system).

Stable

Characterized by consistency, permanence, and resistance to change over time.

Unstable

Characterizes a state or condition that lacks consistency, predictability, or emotional steadiness.

Belief Perseverance

A tendency to continue to view an initial assumption as correct despite evidence to the contradictory.