Configurational Entropy in Chiral Solutions—Negative Entropy of Solvent Envelopes

A homogeneous solution of a chiral substance is acquired with an overall asymmetry which is expressed by a specific rotation of a linearly polarized light. Such a solution, despite being at a complete equilibrium, stores configurational entropy in a form of negative entropy which can be nullified by...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Meir Shinitzky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-10-01
Series:Entropy
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/11/4/667/