The Entropy of an Oxygen Molecule in Air Corresponds to Approximately

question 185

Multiple Choice

The entropy of an oxygen molecule in air corresponds to approximately 1  10¹⁰ accessible states. Which of the following states contribute most to this entropy?
I. translational
II. rotational
III. vibrational
IV. electronic

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

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