Sketch a qualitatively accurate graph of the entropy of a substance

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The discussion focuses on sketching a qualitatively accurate graph of entropy as a function of temperature at fixed pressure, specifically identifying the phases of a substance: solid, liquid, and gas. The contributors utilize the thermodynamic equation dU = -P*dV + Q*dS and provide approximations for degrees of freedom (f) for each phase, with f = 3 for solids, f = 5 for liquids, and f > 5 for gases. The participants express confidence in the liquid and gas phases of the graph, while acknowledging uncertainty regarding the solid phase representation.

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  • Understanding of thermodynamic principles, specifically entropy and enthalpy.
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  • Knowledge of phase transitions and their representation in thermodynamic graphs.
  • Basic grasp of statistical mechanics concepts related to degrees of freedom (f).
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Sketch a qualitatively accurate graph of the entropy of a substance
as a function of temperature, at fixed pressure. Indicate where the
substance is solid, liquid, and gas . Explain each feature of the graph briefly.

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dU = -P*dV + Q*dS (1)
V = C*T => dV = C*dT
Nfk*dT/2 + P*C*dT = Q*dS

Nfk/2 + P*C = Q*(dS/dT)

For a solid, i assumed f = 3, for a liquid f = 5 and for the gas, f > 5 (i think is not necessary say the obvious this is a rough approximation)

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That would be the result.
 
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LCSphysicist said:
View attachment 267215That would be the result.

The liquid and gas phases look about right to me (not 100% sure about the solid region). Usually, I see plots of T vs s for liquids and vapours, so I don't want to comment on that (solid) region as I am not too knowledgeable.
 

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