When Calculating the Entropy of Vaporization of Water at 25 ^$\circ$

question 38

Multiple Choice

When calculating the entropy of vaporization of water at 25 ^$\circ$ C, the dominant contribution is

• A) the molar heat capacity of liquid water.
• B) heating the water from 25 \(\circ\) C to 100 \(\circ\) C.
• C) cooling the water from 100 \(\circ\) C to 25 \(\circ\) C.
• D) the entropy of vaporization of water at its normal boiling point.

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