Let K Be the Boltzmann Constant $\Delta$ S = 0
B) $\Delta$

question 46

Multiple Choice

Let k be the Boltzmann constant. If the configuration of the molecules in a gas changes so that the multiplicity is reduced to one-third its previous value, the entropy of the gas changes by:

• A)\(\Delta\) S = 0
• B) \(\Delta\) S = 3k ln 2
• C) \(\Delta\) S = -3k ln 2
• D) \(\Delta\) S = k ln 3
• E) \(\Delta\) S = -3 ln 3

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