For an ideal solution, the non-zero value will be for:
A
ΔHmix
B
ΔSmix
C
ΔVmix
D
ΔP
Step-by-Step Solution
According to the definition of an ideal solution given in the NCERT textbook:
Enthalpy of mixing (ΔHmix): No heat is absorbed or evolved when components are mixed, so ΔHmix=0.
Volume of mixing (ΔVmix): The volume of the solution is the sum of the volumes of the components, so ΔVmix=0.
Pressure change (ΔP): An ideal solution obeys Raoult's Law (Ptotal=Pcalculated), so ΔP=Pobs−Pcalc=0.
Entropy of mixing (ΔSmix): Mixing causes an increase in disorder (randomness) of the system. According to the Second Law of Thermodynamics, for any spontaneous process like mixing, the change in entropy is positive. Therefore, ΔSmix>0 (non-zero).
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