The following figures represent distributions of gas molecules between two containers connected by an open tube. In which figure is the entropy of the system maximized?

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The entropy of the system is maximized when the gas molecules are distributed equally between the two containers. In figure D, the distribution of gas molecules is the most uniform and symmetrical between the two containers, indicating maximum entropy.

The Following Figures Represent Distributions of Gas Molecules Between Two