Which Relationship or Statement Best Describes ΔS° for the Following

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which relationship or statement best describes ΔS° for the following reaction? BaCl₂(aq) + Na₂SO₄(aq) → BaSO₄(s) + 2NaCl(aq)

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

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