Answer:
D > B > E > A > C
Explanation:
Consider a system consisting of a cylinder with a movable piston containing 10^6 gas molecules at 298 K at a volume of 1 L.
Consider the following descriptions of this system:
A.) Initial system
B.) Starting from the initial system, the volume of the container is changed to 2 L and the temperature to 395 K.
C.) Starting from the initial system, a combination reaction occurs at constant volume and temperature.
D.) Starting from the initial system, the gas reacts completely to produce 10^7 gas molecules at 395 K in a volume of 2 L.
E.) Starting from the initial system, the temperature is changed to 395 K at constant volume.
Rank from most to fewest microstates. To rank items as equivalent, overlap them
Microstates = number of different arrangements of molecular position and kinetic energy possible.
Increasing the temperature, volume of molecules will increase the entropy ( = more microstates)
In option D we have the most microstates ( increasing of molecules, temperature and volume)
Followed by B (increasing by temeprature and volume)
Followed by E (increasing temperature)
Followed by A = the initial system
Followed by C = combination reaction
D > B > E > A > C
