Look at the entropy experiment for a gas in two bulbs. Which statement about thi

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Look at the entropy experiment for a gas in two bulbs. Which statement about this experiment is not correct? A single gas molecule will constantly distribute because of its desire for maximum entropy. As you add more gas molecules, the probability of finding them all on one side at any time increases. The probability for four gas molecules being found on one side after one hour is about 6.25%. Gas molecules distribute spontaneously in an attempt to maximize their entropy. The reverse event is, therefore, nonspontancous.

Explanation / Answer

the 2nd option is wrong. as the number of molecules increases (say 'n') then the probability that all of them are in the same side decreases (it would be around 1/[2^(n-1)]).

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