In the figure below, which state of matter has the highest entropy?
A) solid phase
B) liquid phase
C) gas phase
D) all are equal entropy.

Question

In the figure below, which state of matter has the highest entropy? 
A) solid phase 
B) liquid phase 
C) gas phase 
D) all are equal entropy.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The gas phase has the highest entropy because it has a greater number of possible configurations of molecules and a higher degree of disorder. In solids, the molecules are closely packed and have limited movement, which lowers their entropy. Liquids have more movement than solids, but not as much as gases, so their entropy falls in between. Therefore, the gas phase is more disordered and has higher entropy than the solid or liquid phases.

In the Figure Below, Which State of Matter Has the Highest