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The entropy of a substance increases on going from liquid to vapour state at any temperature. Justify.

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asked Oct 6, 2017 in Chemistry by jisu zahaan (28,760 points) ● 26 ● 374 ● 806

The entropy of a substance increases on going from liquid to vapour state at any temperature. Justify.

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answered Oct 6, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) ● 60 ● 409 ● 933
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The molecules in the vapour state have greater freedom of movement and hence greater randomness than those in the liquid state. Hence, entropy increases in going from liquid to vapour state.

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