Which Relationship or Statement Best Describes ΔS° for the Following

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which relationship or statement best describes ΔS° for the following reaction? HgS(s) + O₂(g) → Hg(l) + SO₂(g)

• A)Δ S° ≈ 0
• B)Δ S° < 0
• C)Δ S° > 0
• D)Δ S° = Δ H°/ T
• E)More information is needed to make a reasonable prediction.

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Definitions:

Decaying Radioactive Element

An unstable atom that loses energy by emitting radiation in the form of particles or electromagnetic waves.

Two Particles

Refers to minor constituents or entities within a larger context, often used in physics to describe subatomic particles.

Atomic Nucleus

The central part of an atom, composed of protons and neutrons, which contains the majority of the atom's mass.