Question
Chemistry Question on Entropy and free energy
Predict in which of the following, entropy decreases:
A
A liquid crystallizes into a solid.
B
Temperature of a crystalline solid is raised from 0 K to 115 K.
C
2NaHCO3(s)Na2CO3(s)+CO2(g)+H2O(g)
D
H2(g)→2H(g)
E
2SO3(g)→2SO2(g)+O2(g)
Answer
2NaHCO3(s)Na2CO3(s)+CO2(g)+H2O(g)
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C) : 2NaHCO3(s)Na2CO3(s)+CO2(g)+H2O(g)