Why Is the Entropy of Vaporization of a Material Always

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why is the entropy of vaporization of a material always smaller than its entropy of fusion?

• A) Because it involves a less disordered product.
• B) Because it involves a less disordered starting material.
• C) Because gases are always smaller in density than their corresponding liquids or solids.
• D) It is not; it is always larger.

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