Is Helium's Entropy at Absolute Zero Truly Zero?

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The discussion centers on the entropy of helium at absolute zero, referencing the third law of thermodynamics. It posits that the entropy of a statistical system should approach zero as the temperature reaches absolute zero. The conversation raises questions about whether helium crystallizes at this temperature and emphasizes that if the entropy does not reach zero, it suggests an incorrect statistical description of the system.
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Would the entropy of helium at absolute zero be zero?
 
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See the third law of thermodynamics and ask your self does helium crystallize ?
 
chemy said:
Would the entropy of helium at absolute zero be zero?
Is this for HS or college ?
 
The statistical entropy of every statistical system should go to zero,when absolute temp goes to zero.If it doesn't,then the statistical description used to get that result is wrong...

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