Which of the Following Shows a Decrease in Entropy

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following shows a decrease in entropy?

• A)precipitation
• B)gaseous reactants forming a liquid
• C)a burning piece of wood
• D)melting ice
• E)two of these

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