If n moles of an ideal gas are compressed isothermally from an initial volume V1 to a final volume V2, what is the change in entropy?

A.

nR ln (V2/V1)

B.
nRT ln (V2/V1)

C.
nkB ln (V2/V1)

D.

E.
nCv/T


Answer: A

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