During Which of the Following Processes Does the Entropy of the System

question 61

Multiple Choice

During which of the following processes does the entropy of the system decrease?

• A)Salt crystals dissolve in water.
• B)Air escapes from a hole in a balloon.
• C)Iron and oxygen gas react to form rust.
• D)Ice melts in your hand.
• E)None of these decrease the entropy of the system.

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