The element gallium (Ga) freezes at 29.8C, and its molar enthalpy of fusion is Hfus = 5.59

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The element gallium (Ga) freezes at 29.8°C, and its molar enthalpy of fusion is ΔHfus = 5.59 kJ / mol.
(a) When molten gallium solidifies to Ga(s) at its normal melting point, is ΔS positive or negative?
(b) Calculate the value of when ΔS 60.0 g of Ga(l) solidifies at 29.8°C.
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Chemistry The Central Science

ISBN: 978-0321696724

12th edition

Authors: Theodore Brown, Eugene LeMay, Bruce Bursten, Catherine Murphy, Patrick Woodward

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