Which reaction(s) will have a positive entropy change? Select all that apply. Entry field with incorrect answer now contains modified data
(a) I2(s) → I2(g)
(b) Br2(g) + 3Cl2(g) → 2BrCl3(g)
(c) NH3(g) + HCl(g) → NH4Cl(s)
(d) CaO(s) + H2O(l) → Ca(OH)2(s)
(a) I2(s) → I2(g)
entropy of gas is more than entropy of solid
so, entropy change is positive
(b) Br2(g) + 3Cl2(g) → 2BrCl3(g)
there is less number of gaseous molecules on product side than on
reactant side. So, entropy change in negative
(c) NH3(g) + HCl(g) → NH4Cl(s)
entropy of gas is more than entropy of solid
so, entropy change is negative
(d) CaO(s) + H2O(l) → Ca(OH)2(s)
entropy of liquid is more than entropy of solid
so, entropy change is negative
Answer: a
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