Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 20 - Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics - Problems - Page 604: 15a

Answer

$\Delta S = -943 J/K$

Work Step by Step

This is an isothermal process where both the reaction will reach equilibrium temperature after some time. The final mass of ice is $m_{f(ice)} = \frac{1773g + 227g }{2} = 1000g$ Hence the mass of water that are frozen is $m_{f(water)} = 1000g - 227g = 773g $ Now find the entropy. Since the water released heat into the ice, the sign must be negative to indicate the loss of energy. $\Delta S = - \frac{(0.773 kg)(333000) J/kg}{273K}$ $\Delta S = -943 J/K$
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