Homework questions in Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineering

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The Kauzmann Paradox highlights the contradiction between thermodynamic predictions and the behavior of supercooled liquids, suggesting that entropy becomes negative at low temperatures. To address this paradox, various approaches can be employed, including examining the molecular dynamics and configurational entropy. In experiments observing phase transitions, distinguishing between binodal and spinodal transitions can be achieved by analyzing the coexistence curves and stability criteria. The friction experienced by a bouncing elastic rubber ball on a crystalline surface can be explained through entropy analysis, focusing on energy dissipation during deformation and recovery. Engaging with these concepts deepens the understanding of thermodynamic principles in chemical engineering.
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1. State what is "Kauzmann Paradox" and provide your own explanation (or solution) for the paradox and derive a unique explanation using different approaches.

2. If you observe a phase transition phenomenon in your own experiment, how to determine the whether the transition is binodal or spinodal?

3. Explain the origin of the friction when an elastic rubber ball is bouncing on a ground made of a crystalline material using an entropy analysis.

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