JEE Advance - Chemistry (2014 - Paper 2 Offline - No. 3)
H2O(l) $$\to$$ H2O(g)
at T = 100oC and 1 atmosphere pressure, the correct choice is
Explanation
To analyze the options provided, let's discuss the changes in entropy for the system and the surroundings separately during the phase change from liquid water (H2O(l)) to water vapor (H2O(g)) at 100°C and 1 atmosphere pressure. This is a typical boiling process.
First, let's consider the change in entropy, $$\Delta S_{\text{system}}$$, of the water itself (the system). When water boils and changes from a liquid to a gas, the molecules spread out significantly, occupying a larger volume and showing greater randomness in their motion. This transition from a more ordered phase (liquid) to a less ordered phase (gas) results in an increase in entropy. Thus, $$\Delta S_{\text{system}}>0$$.
Next, let's consider the change in entropy of the surroundings, $$\Delta S_{\text{surroundings}}$$. When the water boils at 100°C, it must absorb heat to do so. This heat is typically taken from the surroundings. As the surroundings lose heat, according to the formula for entropy change $$\Delta S = \frac{q}{T}$$, where $$q$$ is the heat transferred and $$T$$ is the temperature, the surroundings lose entropy if the process is happening at a constant temperature as typically assumed in such cases. Therefore, here $$\Delta S_{\text{surroundings}}<0$$ as heat loss by surroundings (negative $$q$$) results in a decrease in entropy.
Combining these insights, we find:
- The entropy of the system increases ($$\Delta S_{\text{system}}>0$$).
- The entropy of the surroundings decreases ($$\Delta S_{\text{surroundings}}<0$$).
Therefore, the correct answer is: Option B: $$\Delta S_{\text{system}}>0$$ and $$\Delta S_{\text{surroundings}}<0$$.
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