Which of the Following Changes Lead to A $\underline{\text{ decrease }}$

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes lead to a $\underline{\text{ decrease }}$ in entropy?

• A) the sublimation (vaporization)of dry ice (solid carbon dioxide)
• B) sugar dissolving in coffee
• C) evaporation of water from a lake
• D) diffusion of perfume throughout a room
• E) halving the volume of a gas

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