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Explain, in terms of particle arrangement, why a sample of solid NaCl has less entropy than a sample of aqueous NaCl?

Explain, in terms of particle arrangement, why a sample of solid NaCl has less entropy than a sample of aqueous NaCl?

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Dana Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

In solid nacl a crystalline arrangement is found in the salt where na and cl make an ionic lattice which provides stability and reduces its entropy.  in aqueous the salt dissolves and ions are formed which are free to move because of which they have increased entropy.... Show More
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Dana Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

Well sodium chloride forms a body centered crystalline solid which is much stronger than the Ion dipole forces in aqueous NaCl  ... Show More

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