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Among W (work), Q (heat), U (internal energy) and S (entropy)

A. W and U are path functions but Q and S are state functions

B. W and S are path functions but Q and U are state functions

C. S and U are path functions but Q and W are state functions

D. W and Q are path functions but U and S are state functions

Answer: Option D


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For the reaction, N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g)
compute the entropy change (in J/K/mol) for the process and comment on the sign of the property.

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S°(J/K/mol)
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192.3
N2(g)
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A. ΔS° = -37.65 J/K/mol; negative sign indicates that there is a decrease in the gaseous species during the reaction

B. ΔS° = -198.7 J/K/mol; negative sign indicates that there is a decrease in the gaseous species during the reaction

C. ΔS° = -31.25 J/K/mol; negative sign indicates that there is a decrease in the gaseous species during the reaction

D. ΔS° = +31.25 J/K/mol; positive sign indicates that the reaction is spontaneous