An Introduction to Thermal Physics
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Chapter 2.6, Problem 33P
Use the Sackur-Tetrode equation to calculate the entropy of a mole of argon gas at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. Why is the entropy greater than that of a mole of helium under the same conditions?
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