= Entropy of vaporization
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The entropy of vaporization, often denoted as \\( \\Delta S_\{vap\} \\), is a thermodynamic quantity that describes the change in entropy when one mole of a substance transitions from the liquid phase to the vapor phase at a given temperature and pressure. It reflects the degree of disorder or randomness in the system. When a liquid evaporates, its molecules gain sufficient energy to overcome intermolecular forces and enter the gas phase, which is characterized by greater molecular movement and spacing.
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