Which One of the Following Processes Produces a Decrease of the Entropy

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following processes produces a decrease of the entropy of the system?

• A)dissolving sodium chloride in water
• B)sublimation of naphthalene
• C)dissolving oxygen in water
• D)boiling of alcohol
• E)explosion of nitroglycerine

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