Interpretation: The explanation for whether the given two statements is true or false; also, tell whether statement II is a correct explanation for statement I is to be stated.
Statement I: The entropy of ice is greater than the entropy of steam.
Statement II: The density of ice is greater than the density of steam.
Concept Introduction: Entropy is the measure of disorderness or randomness in a system. It is represented by S.
Answer to Problem 7STP
No, statement I is not true and statement II is not the correct explanation for statement I.
Explanation of Solution
As the disorderness in the system increases, the entropy increase. The molecules in the gaseous or steam state are more disordered than in the solid state (ice); thus, the entropy of steam is greater than the entropy of ice. Therefore, the statement I is false.
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