Place the following in order of increasing entropy at 298 K.
Ne Xe He Ar Kr
A) He < Kr < Ne < Ar < Xe.
B) Xe < Kr < Ar < Ne < He.
C) Ar < He < Ar < Ne < Kr.
D) Ar < Ne < Xe < Kr < He.
E) He < Ne < Ar < Kr < Xe.

Respuesta :

Answer:

E

Explanation:

The simple rule of thumb is that as the atomic or molar mass of an atom increases, the entropy increases. This means that more the mass more will be entropy.

The atomic mass of various elements is as follows

Ne = 20 g/mol

Xe = 131 g/mol

He = 4 g/mol

Ar = 40 g/mol

Kr = 84 g/mol

Therefore, the order of increasing entropy must be

He<Ne<Ar<Kr<Xe.

Hence, option E is the correct answer.