Entropy of mixing Formula

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Entropy of mixing is the entropy due to the presence of different type of atoms in a solid solution. The default unit is Joule per mole per kelvin. Check FAQs
ΔSmix=8.314(XAln(XA)+(1-XA)ln(1-XA))
ΔSmix - Entropy of mixing?XA - Mole fraction of element A?

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-5.7628Edit=8.314(0.5Editln(0.5Edit)+(1-0.5Edit)ln(1-0.5Edit))
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ΔSmix=8.314(XAln(XA)+(1-XA)ln(1-XA))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ΔSmix=8.314(0.5ln(0.5)+(1-0.5)ln(1-0.5))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ΔSmix=8.314(0.5ln(0.5)+(1-0.5)ln(1-0.5))
Next Step Evaluate
ΔSmix=-5.76282565917538
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ΔSmix=-5.7628

Entropy of mixing Formula Elements

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Entropy of mixing
Entropy of mixing is the entropy due to the presence of different type of atoms in a solid solution. The default unit is Joule per mole per kelvin.
Symbol: ΔSmix
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mole fraction of element A
Mole fraction of element A in A-B binary alloy.
Symbol: XA
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
ln
The natural logarithm, also known as the logarithm to the base e, is the inverse function of the natural exponential function.
Syntax: ln(Number)

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How to Evaluate Entropy of mixing?

Entropy of mixing evaluator uses Entropy of mixing = 8.314*(Mole fraction of element A*ln(Mole fraction of element A)+(1-Mole fraction of element A)*ln(1-Mole fraction of element A)) to evaluate the Entropy of mixing, Entropy of mixing is entropy due to the presence different types of atoms in the solid solution. Entropy of mixing is denoted by ΔSmix symbol.

How to evaluate Entropy of mixing using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Entropy of mixing, enter Mole fraction of element A (XA) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Entropy of mixing

What is the formula to find Entropy of mixing?
The formula of Entropy of mixing is expressed as Entropy of mixing = 8.314*(Mole fraction of element A*ln(Mole fraction of element A)+(1-Mole fraction of element A)*ln(1-Mole fraction of element A)). Here is an example- -5.762826 = 8.314*(0.5*ln(0.5)+(1-0.5)*ln(1-0.5)).
How to calculate Entropy of mixing?
With Mole fraction of element A (XA) we can find Entropy of mixing using the formula - Entropy of mixing = 8.314*(Mole fraction of element A*ln(Mole fraction of element A)+(1-Mole fraction of element A)*ln(1-Mole fraction of element A)). This formula also uses Natural Logarithm (ln) function(s).
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