Which of the Following Results in a Decrease in the Entropy

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following results in a decrease in the entropy of the system?

• A) O₂(g), 300 K  O₂(g), 400 K
• B) H₂O(s), 0°C  H₂O(l), 0°C
• C) N₂(g), 25°C  N₂(aq), 25°C
• D) NH₃(l), -34.5°C  NH₃(g), -34.5°C
• E) 2H₂O₂(g)  2H₂O(g) + O₂(g)

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