Which One of the Following Processes Produces a Decrease of the Entropy

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following processes produces a decrease of the entropy of the system?

• A) dissolving sodium chloride in water
• B) sublimation of naphthalene
• C) dissolving oxygen in water
• D) explosion of nitroglycerine
• E) boiling of alcohol

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