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At absolute zero temperature, the entropy of a pure crystal is:

Option: 1

Zero


Option: 2

Positive


Option: 3

Negative


Option: 4

Any of above


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As we have learnt,

 

 

3rd Law Of Thermodynamics -

The entropy of any pure crystalline substance approaches zero as the temperature approaches absolute zero. This is called the third law of thermodynamics.

  • At any pressure, the entropy of every crystalline solid in thermodynamic equilibrium at absolute zero is zero.

  • It is impossible to reduce the temperature of any system to absolute zero by any process. 

  • As the absolute temperature approaches zero, increment in entropy for isothermal process in crystalline solids approaches zero, 

i.e. S=0 at T=0

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According to the third law of thermodynamics, the entropy of pure crystal is zero at absolute zero temperature.

Therefore, Option(1) is correct.

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