Change in entropy per mole for an isothermal process

In summary, the change in entropy per mole for an isothermal process is a measure of the change in disorder or randomness in a system at constant temperature, represented by ΔS and measured in J/mol*K. It is calculated using the equation ΔS = q/T and is affected by temperature, heat transfer, substance nature, and reversibility. This concept is important in quantifying disorder and determining the direction of a process, and is related to the second law of thermodynamics.
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## dS = \frac { dQ_{rev} } { T } ##

Assuming that isothermal process is a reversible processes,

## dU = dQ – pdV##

For isothermal process, dU = 0.

## dQ = pdV ##

## pV = nRT##, where n is number of moles.

For one mole,

## p = \frac { RT} { V } ##

So, ##\Delta Q = RT \int_V ^ {2V} \frac { RT} { V } dV##

## = RT \ln2##

So, ##\Delta S = \frac { \Delta Q } { T } = R \ln2 ##Hence, the correct option is (c).
 

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1. What is change in entropy per mole for an isothermal process?

The change in entropy per mole for an isothermal process is a measure of the change in the amount of disorder or randomness in a system as it undergoes a temperature-dependent process at constant temperature. It is represented by the symbol ΔS and is measured in units of joules per mole per kelvin (J/mol*K).

2. How is change in entropy per mole calculated?

The change in entropy per mole for an isothermal process can be calculated using the equation ΔS = q/T, where q is the heat transferred to or from the system and T is the temperature in kelvin.

3. What factors affect the change in entropy per mole for an isothermal process?

The change in entropy per mole for an isothermal process is affected by several factors, including the temperature, the amount of heat transferred, and the nature of the substances involved. It also depends on whether the process is reversible or irreversible.

4. Why is change in entropy per mole important?

The change in entropy per mole is an important concept in thermodynamics because it helps to quantify the amount of disorder or randomness in a system. It also plays a role in determining the direction and spontaneity of a chemical reaction or physical process.

5. How does change in entropy per mole 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. The change in entropy per mole for an isothermal process is a way of measuring this increase in entropy and is thus closely related to the second law of thermodynamics.

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