The Standard Entropy of Diamond Is 2

question 21

Essay

The standard entropy of diamond is 2.4 J/mol  K. Calculate the entropy per carbon atom in diamond and the number of microstates for each atom. Discuss the number of microstates in terms of the molecular motions accessible to each carbon atom.

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Definitions:

Soma

In biology, the body of an organism as distinct from its reproductive cells; in psychology, it represents the body as perceived from within.

Depolarization

A reduction in the difference in electric charge across a cell membrane, leading to the activation of nerve or muscle cells.

Reuptake

A process by which neurotransmitters are absorbed back into a neuron after having been released into a synapse, thus terminating the transmission of signals.

Excitatory PSPs

Excitatory postsynaptic potentials are increases in potential that bring a neuron closer to the threshold for firing, facilitating the transmission of signals.