Which of the Following Best Expresses the Increase in Entropy

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best expresses the increase in entropy associated with melting and sublimation,respectively?

• A)Δ_fusS - Δ_subS = 0
• B)Δ_fusS = 144.3 J/mol-K,Δ_subS = 9.0 J/mol-K
• C)Δ_fusS = 9.0 J/mol-K,Δ_subS = -144.3 J/mol-K
• D)ΔH for both processes is zero
• E)Δ_fusS = 9.0 J/mol-K,Δ_subS= 144.3 J/mol-K

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