Absolute Entropy and Entropy Change

AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

Unlike ΔH°_f, S° for a pure element at standard state is

  • A

    Always 0

  • B

    Always negative

  • C

    Equal to ΔH°_f

  • D

    Not 0; only S(perfect crystal at 0 K) = 0 (third law)

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Explanation

Third law: only a perfect crystal at absolute zero has S = 0.

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