Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 17 - Sections 17.1-17.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 854: 50c

Answer

$C(s, diamond)\lt C(s, graphite)\lt C(s, amorphous)$ Among these allotropes, movement of atoms is most restricted in diamond. In graphite, atoms as sheets can slide past each other. In amorphous carbon, atoms are free. Entropy increases when mobility of atoms increases. Therefore entropy increases in the order as written above.

Work Step by Step

Among these allotropes, movement of atoms is most restricted in diamond. In graphite, atoms as sheets can slide past each other. In amorphous carbon, atoms are free. Entropy increases when mobility of atoms increases. Therefore entropy increases in the order $C(s, diamond)\lt C(s, graphite)\lt C(s, amorphous)$
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