When Methane Is Added to Water, the Formation of a Clathrate

question 45

Multiple Choice

When methane is added to water, the formation of a clathrate

• A) decreases the entropy of the system.
• B) increases the entropy of the system.
• C) releases energy from the system.
• D) does not change the entropy of the system.

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