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

question 74

Multiple Choice

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

• A)freezing of Fe(l)into Fe(s)
• B)evaporation of liquid ethanol into gaseous ethanol
• C)dissolution of LiOH(s)in water
• D)melting ice to form water
• E)mixing of two gases into one container

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