(a)
Interpretation:
At the transition temperature of 95.40C, the enthalpy of transition from rhombic to monoclinic sulfur is 0.38 kJ mol-1. The entropy of transition under these conditions, needs to be calculated.
Concept Introduction :
The entropy of transition is defined as below:
Here,
(b)
Interpretation:
At its melting point, 1190C, the enthalpy of fusion of monoclinic sulfur is 1.23 KJ mol-1. The enthalpy of fusion needs to be calculated.
Concept Introduction :
The entropy of transition is defined as below:
Here,
(c)
Interpretation:
The values of the enthalpy and entropy of fusion in parts (a) and (b) to those appropriate for S8 needs to be converted.
Concept Introduction :
The entropy of transition is defined as below:
Here,
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