Final answer:
The change in entropy (∆S) when 207 grams of toluene boils at 110.6 °C is 0.223 kJ/K. This was calculated by first converting the mass of toluene to moles, using the heat of vaporization to find total heat absorbed, and then applying the formula ∆S = q/T with the temperature in Kelvin.
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate the change in entropy (∆S) when 207 grams of toluene boils at 110.6 °C, we first need to convert grams to moles using the molar mass of toluene, which is about 92.14 g/mol. Next, we use the heat of vaporization (∆1) provided, 38.1 kJ/mol, to find the total heat absorbed during vaporization. Since entropy is a measure of disorder and vaporization increases disorder, the entropy change will be positive. Lastly, we apply the formula ∆S = q/T, where q is the total heat absorbed and T is the temperature in Kelvin.
Firstly, calculate the moles of toluene: 207 g / 92.14 g/mol = 2.247 mol. Then, calculate the total heat absorbed: 2.247 mol × 38.1 kJ/mol = 85.61 kJ. Finally, convert the temperature to Kelvin: 110.6 °C + 273.15 = 383.75 K. Now, calculate the entropy change: ∆S = 85.61 kJ / 383.75 K = 0.223 kJ/K, or 223 J/K when converted to joules.