Why do larger molecules have higher entropies?
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Why do larger molecules have higher entropies?Which of these solid substances is likely to have the greatest standard entropy? Use of
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A SnO
B SnO2
C SnBr2
D SnBr4
the answer is D but to me this is counter intuitive as SnO will form the weakest Intermolecular forces so will be less ordered and thus have higher entropy?
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Re: Why do larger molecules have higher entropies?Yes, but these are all solids at 298 K(Original post by OSharp)
cheers, I am assuming that External state, i.e. (Gas>Liquid>Solid) has a greater effect than size?
