Which of the Following Changes Lead to a Decrease in Entropy

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes lead to a decrease in entropy?

• A) Sugar dissolving in coffee
• B) Diffusion of perfume throughout a room
• C) Evaporation of gasoline
• D) The sublimation (vaporization)of dry ice (solid carbon dioxide)
• E) Condensation of steam on glass

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