Rank from Smallest to Largest, the Changes in Entropy of a Pan

question 40

Multiple Choice

Rank from smallest to largest, the changes in entropy of a pan of water on a hot plate, as the temperature of the water

• A) 1, 2, 3, 4
• B) 5,4,3,2
• C) 1 and 2 tie, then 3 and 4 tie
• D) 3 and 4 tie, then 1 and 2 tie
• E) 4, 3, 2, 1

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