Entropy of Liquid water Calculation.

In summary, the ΔS° is calculated by finding the end states of each quantity of water, finding a reversible path between the initial and final states for each quantity, calculating ΔS=∫Cp/T dT over that path, and finally adding the results to find the total change in entropy. In this particular example, when 0.5 mole of liquid water at 0°C is mixed with 0.5 mole of liquid water at 100°C assuming Cp=18cal/deg mole over the whole range of temperatures, the ΔS° is calculated to be 0.43 cal/deg. In the case of mixing 1 mole of liquid water at 0°C with 2 mole of liquid water at
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Homework Statement


Calculate the ΔS° when 0.5 mole of liquid water at 0°C is mixed with 0.5 mole of liquid water at 100°C.Assume Cp=18cal/deg mole over the whole range of temperatures.

Homework Equations


ΔS=∫ Cp/T dT
 
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Hello Joseph, :welcome:

You erased part of the template. That's a nono in PF -- let's hope the spirits that watch over us don't delete your thread altogether. PF requires effort on your part, so work out the equation !
 
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Welcome to PF Joseph!

The assumption is that the only heat flow into the cold water comes from the hot water, not from the surroundings. So there is no change in entropy of the surroundings.

Step 1: find the end state of each quantity of water (ie. the final temperature - easy).
Step 2: find a reversible path between the initial and final states for each quantity of water
Step 3: calculate ##\Delta S = \int dQ/T## over that path for each quantity of water
Step 4: add the two results to find the total change in entropy.

AM
 
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BvU said:
Hello Joseph, :welcome:

You erased part of the template. That's a nono in PF -- let's hope the spirits that watch over us don't delete your thread altogether. PF requires effort on your part, so work out the equation !

I am new in here.Forgive me.
 
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Andrew Mason said:
Welcome to PF Joseph!

The assumption is that the only heat flow into the cold water comes from the hot water, not from the surroundings. So there is no change in entropy of the surroundings.

Step 1: find the end state of each quantity of water (ie. the final temperature - easy).
Step 2: find a reversible path between the initial and final states for each quantity of water
Step 3: calculate ##\Delta S = \int dQ/T## over that path for each quantity of water
Step 4: add the two results to find the total change in entropy.

AM

Step 1: Heat Loss=Heat Gain

m.Cwater.ΔT1=m.Cwater.ΔT2 (Moles are equal so the mass)
(100°C-T)=(T-0°C)
T=50°C

Step 2: Calculations for 0.5 mole liquid water at 100°C
Ti=100°C----> 100 +273.3=373.3°K
Tf=50°C------> 50+273.3=323.3°K

ΔS=∫dQ/T pressure is constant therefore ΔS=∫CpdT/T from 373.3°K to 323.3°K

ΔS=Cp.ln(323.3/373.3)=18 cal/deg (-0.144) = - 2.59 cal /deg

Calculations for 0.5 mole liquid water at 0°C
Ti=0°C------> 0 + 273.3 = 273.3°K
Tf=50°C-----> 50+ 273.3 = 323.3°K

ΔS=∫CpdT/T from 273.3°K to 323.3°K

ΔS=Cp.ln(323.3/273.3)= 18 cal/deg (0.168) =3.02 cal/deg

Step 3: ΔS=3.02 cal/deg - 2.59 cal/deg =0.43 cal/deg

Is it correct ?
 
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If you have done the math right, that should be the right answer.

AM
 
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What if we mix 1 mole of liquid water at 0°C with 2 mole of liquid water at 100°C.How will the result change?
Because in this equation ΔS=∫dQ/T entropy doesn't depend on quantity of substance.So can we say entropy doesn't depend on mole of the substance for the whole concept?
 
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In post # 5, you should have multiplied by the number of moles of each liquid before adding the changes.
 
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Chestermiller said:
In post # 5, you should have multiplied by the number of moles of each liquid before adding the changes.

ΔS=-2.59 X 1/2 cal/deg mol =-1.295
ΔS= 3.02 X 1/2 cal/deg mol =1.51

ΔS°=1.51-1.295=0.215 cal/deg mol I think this is the correct answer now.Is there any mistake in the unit of ΔS° ?
 
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Joseph95 said:
ΔS=-2.59 X 1/2 cal/deg mol =-1.295
ΔS= 3.02 X 1/2 cal/deg mol =1.51

ΔS°=1.51-1.295=0.215 cal/deg mol I think this is the correct answer now.Is there any mistake in the unit of ΔS° ?
Yes. It should be cal/deg.

Do you know what to do now when you have unequal amounts?
 
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Chestermiller said:
Yes. It should be cal/deg.

Do you know what to do now when you have unequal amounts?

We should multiply entropy by the number of moles of each liquid before finding the net entropy of the system.Thus,

If we mix 1 mole of liquid water at 0°C with 2 mole of liquid water at 100°C so the result should be:

ΔS=1x3.02 cal/deg= 3.02 cal/deg
ΔS=2×(-2.59 cal/deg)= -5.18 cal/deg

ΔS°=3.02 cal/deg - 5.18 cal/deg
=-2.16 cal/deg (We can say that entropy of the system is decreasing )
 
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Joseph95 said:
We should multiply entropy by the number of moles of each liquid before finding the net entropy of the system.Thus,

If we mix 1 mole of liquid water at 0°C with 2 mole of liquid water at 100°C so the result should be:

ΔS=1x3.02 cal/deg= 3.02 cal/deg
ΔS=2×(-2.59 cal/deg)= -5.18 cal/deg

ΔS°=3.02 cal/deg - 5.18 cal/deg
=-2.16 cal/deg (We can say that entropy of the system is decreasing )
You forgot to calculate and use the new equilibrium temperature.
 
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Chestermiller said:
You forgot to calculate and use the new equilibrium temperature.

Ohh.You are right .I forget it.I am going to calculate again.
 
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Chestermiller said:
You forgot to calculate and use the new equilibrium temperature.

Qloss=Qgain

m1Water.Cwater.ΔT1=m2water.Cwater.ΔT2

2 mole × 18g/mole × 1 cal/deg(100°C-T)=1 mole × 18g/mole × 1 cal/deg (T-0°C)

2(100°C-T)=T , 200°C=3T T≅66.7°C

Calculation for 2 mole liquid water at 100°C

Ti=100°C ------> 100+273.3=373.3°K
Tf=66.7°C-------> 66.7 + 273.3=340°K

ΔS=∫CpdT/T from 373.3°K to 340°K

ΔS=Cp.ln(340/373.3)=18 cal/deg .(-0.093)=-1.68 x 2=-3.36 cal/deg

Calculations for 1 mole liquid water at 0°C

Ti=0 + 273.3=273.3 °K
Tf=66.7+ 273.3=340°K

ΔS=∫CpdT/T from 273.3°K to 340°K

ΔS=18 cal/deg x 0.021
= 3.93 x 1=3.93 cal/deg

ΔS°=3.93 cal/deg - 3.36 cal/deg=0.57 cal/deg

I hope it is correct.
 
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I'm not going to check your arithmetic, but your methodology is definitely correct now.

Chet
 
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Chestermiller said:
I'm not going to check your arithmetic, but your methodology is definitely correct now.

Chet

Thank you very much sir !
 

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Entropy is a measure of the disorder or randomness in a system. In thermodynamics, it is often described as the amount of energy that is unavailable for work in a system.

2. How is entropy of liquid water calculated?

The entropy of liquid water can be calculated using the formula S = k ln(W), where S is the entropy, k is the Boltzmann constant, and W is the number of microstates or possible arrangements of molecules in the system.

3. What factors affect the entropy of liquid water?

The entropy of liquid water can be affected by temperature, pressure, and the molecular structure of the water. As temperature increases, the entropy also increases. Higher pressure can also increase the entropy due to the increased number of molecular interactions. Different molecular structures of water, such as ice or vapor, have different entropies.

4. Why is the entropy of liquid water important?

The entropy of liquid water is important in many areas of science, including chemistry, thermodynamics, and biology. It helps us understand the behavior of water in different conditions and its role in various processes such as chemical reactions and phase changes.

5. How does entropy relate to the second law of thermodynamics?

The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of a closed system will always increase over time. This means that in any process, the overall disorder or randomness of the system will increase. The calculation of entropy of liquid water is an application of this law, as it helps us understand the natural tendency of water to become more disordered and spread out over time.

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