Which of the Following Statements Concerning Entropy Is/are CORRECT

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning entropy is/are CORRECT?
1) The entropy of a substance increases when converted from a liquid to a solid.
2) The entropy of a substance decreases as its temperature increases.
3) All substances have positive entropy values at temperatures above 0 K.

• A) 1 only
• B) 2 only
• C) 3 only
• D) 1 and 2
• E) 1,2,and 3

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