An Introduction to Thermal Physics · Problem 2.33

The Second Law — Daniel Schroeder

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · sackur-tetrode-argon

Problem

Use the Sackur-Tetrode equation to calculate the entropy of a mole of argon gas at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. Why is the entropy greater than that of a mole of helium under the same conditions?

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