Understanding Boltzmann's formula?

Boltzmann's formula is usually written as S = k ln W. Match each symbol in this equation with its meaning...





S=


k=


W=





A. A fraction indicating the probability of obtaining a result.


B. A random number.


C. The number of ways the state may be obtained.


D. The universal gas constant divided by Avogadro's number.


E. The number of moles.


F. A correction factor for states being indistinguishable.


G. The absolute entropy.


H. The work/mole

Understanding Boltzmann's formula?
S=G. The absolute entropy.


k= D. The universal gas constant divided by Avogadro's number.


W=C. The number of ways the state may be obtained.

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