Predict the Sign of ΔS of the System for Both

question 145

Multiple Choice

Predict the sign of ΔS of the system for both of the following. I.2 C(graphite) + O₂(g) → 2 CO(g)
II.C₄H₁₀(g) → C₄H₁₀(l)

• A)ΔS should be negative for I and negative for II.
• B)ΔS should be negative for I and positive for II.
• C)ΔS should be positive for I and negative for II.
• D)ΔS should be positive for I and positive for II.

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