## S value

Boltzmann Equation for Entropy: $S = k_{B} \ln W$

Briana Yik 1H
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### S value

why do more complex molecules have higher S values? Thank you

marisaimbroane1J
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### Re: S value

When molecules are more complex, their degeneracy is higher because there are more possible microstates the components of the molecule can fill. Based on the equation we learned in lecture, a higher degeneracy will result in a higher entropy (or S value).

Rachel Yoo 1F
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### Re: S value

The larger the molecule, the more ways it can rearrange itself and create different shapes. This increases entropy

Jonny Schindler 1A
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### Re: S value

They have a greater number of micro-states, or W in the fundamental entropy equation

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