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: 50b

Answer

$H_{2}O, H_{2}S, H_{2}O_{2}$ $H_{2}O_{2}$ is a more complex molecule than $H_{2}O$ and $H_{2}S$. Therefore, entropy of $H_{2}O_{2}$ is greater than that of $H_{2}O$ and $H_{2}S$. Among $H_{2}O$ and $H_{2}S$, molar mass of $H_{2}S$ is higher. Therefore, entropy of $H_{2}S$ should be greater than that of $H_{2}O$.

Work Step by Step

$H_{2}O_{2}$ is a more complex molecule than $H_{2}O$ and $H_{2}S$. Therefore, entropy of $H_{2}O_{2}$ is greater than that of $H_{2}O$ and $H_{2}S$. Among $H_{2}O$ and $H_{2}S$, molar mass of $H_{2}S$ is higher. Therefore, entropy of $H_{2}S$ should be greater than that of $H_{2}O$. The ranking in order of increasing $S^{\circ}$ is $H_{2}O, H_{2}S, H_{2}O_{2}$
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