Isothermal Compression and Entropy Change

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The discussion centers on calculating the entropy change of a 740g ideal gas undergoing isothermal compression from 0.40 m³ to 0.32 m³ at 330 K. The key equation for entropy change, ΔS = nR*ln(Vf/Vi), requires the number of moles (n), which cannot be determined without the gas's molar mass. Participants emphasize the necessity of knowing the molar mass to solve the problem accurately. The conversation highlights a potential oversight by the professor in providing essential information for the calculation. Understanding the relationship between mass, molar mass, and moles is crucial for resolving the entropy change.
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Homework Statement



A 740g quantity of an ideal gas undergoes a reversible isothermal compression at a temperature of 330 K. The compression reduces the volume of the gas from 0.40 m3 initially, to 0.32 m3 finally. The entropy change of the gas is equal to:

A) -43 J/K B) -150 J/K C) 43 J/K D) 150 J/K E) 0 J/K


Homework Equations



ΔS = nR*ln(Vf/Vi)

The Attempt at a Solution



I actually know exactly how to solve this problem. The only thing is, I haven't been able to determine n, the number of moles, without being given the molar mass.
Is there some method to determine n that I'm missing, or has my prof omitted a vital piece of information (the molar mass)?
 
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PShooter1337 said:

Homework Statement



A 740g quantity of an ideal gas undergoes a reversible isothermal compression at a temperature of 330 K. The compression reduces the volume of the gas from 0.40 m3 initially, to 0.32 m3 finally. The entropy change of the gas is equal to:

A) -43 J/K B) -150 J/K C) 43 J/K D) 150 J/K E) 0 J/K


Homework Equations



ΔS = nR*ln(Vf/Vi)

The Attempt at a Solution



I actually know exactly how to solve this problem. The only thing is, I haven't been able to determine n, the number of moles, without being given the molar mass.
Is there some method to determine n that I'm missing, or has my prof omitted a vital piece of information (the molar mass)?
You need the molar mass.

AM
 
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