Which of the Following Will Decrease the Entropy of an Inert

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will decrease the entropy of an inert gas system?

• A) Increasing the temperature
• B) Decreasing the volume
• C) Adding a different inert gas to the system
• D) Increasing the molar mass
• E) Decreasing the pressure

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