What is the Formula for Calculating Entropy Change in a Phase Transition?

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Homework Statement


Compute the entropy change of 5.00 g of water at 100°C as it changes to steam at 100°C under standard pressure.

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5/100+100 is what i did and my teacher says its wrong 'cause its in the formula
 
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Nicco de Vera said:
wrong 'cause its in the formula
In what formula?
 
it is said that the formula was change in S= Change in Q / T
 
It said absolute temperature; what is the absolute temperature? Further, "Q" is not mass.