Real microstates change within mixing two gases

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The discussion centers on the energy state changes of particles when two gases mix without a change in total volume. The participant identifies that the reduction in band gaps during gas expansion is a key phenomenon, linking it to Dalton's Law, which states that each gas behaves as a vacuum to the other. The conclusion drawn is that the mixing of gases results in increased entropy, similar to the effects observed during gas expansion.

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  • Understanding of Dalton's Law in gas behavior
  • Knowledge of particle energy states and band gaps
  • Familiarity with the concept of entropy in thermodynamics
  • Basic principles of gas expansion and mixing
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Hello,
I'm looking for some changes of energy states of particles, as two gases are mixing together without total volume changing. That would explain increasing entropy better than their position combination.
I know the particle energy states are getting more closely (the band gaps are reducing) as the gas is expanding. Is this the same effect?
Thanks for every remark or advice.
 
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I think I found the answer - it is the same phenomenon like a gas expansion.
Dalton's Law that "each gas is a vacuum to the other gas"
Though I don't get it, why that band gap decreasing should happen during expansion.
 

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