Question: A box is separated by a partition which divides its volume in the ration of 3:1. the larger portion of the box contains 1000

A box is separated by a partition which divides its volume in

A box is separated by a partition which divides its volume in the ration of 3:1. the larger portion of the box contains 1000 molecules of Ne gas; the smalled portion contains 100 molecules of He gas. A small hole is punctured in the partition, and we wait (patiently) for equilibrium to be attained. 3a. Find the mean number of particles of each type on either side of the partition. (5 pts) 3b. What is the probability of finding all 1000 Ne atoms on the large side of the box and all 100 He atoms on the left side of the box (note this was the initial condition). (10 pts) 3c. What is the change in entropy between the initial and final conditions (assume a total volume, V)? (10 pts)

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