Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
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Chapter 17 - Sections 17.1-17.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 854: 50a

Answer

$F_{2}\lt Cl_{2}\lt Br_{2}\lt I_{2}$ Gases in order of increasing molar mass is $F_{2}\lt Cl_{2}\lt Br_{2}\lt I_{2}$ Since entropy increases with the increase in molar mass, substances in order of increasing $S^{\circ}$ is $F_{2}\lt Cl_{2}\lt Br_{2}\lt I_{2}$

Work Step by Step

Since all the substances given are diatomic gases, their molecular complexity and phase are same. Therefore, $S^{\circ}$ value is solely based on the molar mass. Gases in order of increasing molar mass is $F_{2}\lt Cl_{2}\lt Br_{2}\lt I_{2}$ Since entropy increases with the increase in molar mass, substances in order of increasing $S^{\circ}$ is $F_{2}\lt Cl_{2}\lt Br_{2}\lt I_{2}$
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