Two separate samples

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Thermodynamics · Thermodynamics

Problem

Two separate samples, each containing 0.50 mol of an ideal gas at 300 K, undergo isothermal expansions. Sample X expands from 1.0 L to 2.0 L; Sample Y expands from 2.0 L to 4.0 L. Without performing any calculations, identify which sample experiences the larger increase in entropy and briefly justify your choice.

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