45Which of the Following Is a Process with a Negative

question 26

Multiple Choice

45.Which of the following is a process with a negative ∆S?

• A)H₂O(l)→ H₂(s)
• B)CO₂(s)→ CO₂(g)
• C)CaCO₃(s)→ CaO(s)+ CO₂(g)
• D)dissolving sugar in water
• E)None of the choices are correct; ∆S cannot be negative.

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