Predict the Sign of the Entropy Change for the Following

question 28

Multiple Choice

Predict the sign of the entropy change for the following reaction
H₂(g) + I₂(g) → 2HI(g)

• A) positive
• B) negative
• C) zero
• D) more data is needed to answer this question

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