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?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In figure D, the distribution of gas molecules is more evenly spread out between the two containers, resulting in a higher degree of disorder and randomness, which corresponds to a higher entropy. The other figures have a more uneven distribution of gas molecules, resulting in lower entropy.

The Following Figures Represent Distributions of Gas Molecules Between Two