Problem 2.33 (Schroeder’s Intro to Thermal Physics)

Problem 2.33

Use the Sackur-Tetrode equation to calculate the entropy of a mole of argon gas at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. Why is the entropy greater than that of a mole of helium under the same conditions?

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