What Is the Entropy Change If 4 $\leftrightarrows$ CaO(s)+ CO₂(g)

A)+7

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the entropy change if 4.50 g of CaCO₃(s) is placed in a container and allowed to decompose to CaO(s) and CO₂(g) according to the following reaction? CaCO₃(s) $\leftrightarrows$ CaO(s) + CO₂(g)

• A)+7.22 J/K
• B)-161 J/K
• C)+35.7 J/K
• D)+161 J/K
• E)+3.57 J/K

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