What happens to the entropy in the reaction I^2 (s) ►I^2 (g) ?

A. Entropy decreases in the reaction.

B. Entropy stays the same in the reaction.

C. It is impossible to tell

D. Entropy increases in the reaction.

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What happens to the entropy in the reaction I^2 (s) ►I^2 (g) ?

A. Entropy decreases in the reaction.

B. Entropy stays the same in the reaction.

C. It is impossible to tell

D. Entropy increases in the reaction.

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Dennis Simpson · Answer 1

D. Entropy increases in the reaction.

Explanation:

Entropy is the degree of randomness in a system. In the reaction given we go from a solid to a gas, therefore there is an increase in the randomness. This means there is an increase in entropy.

What happens to the entropy in the reaction I^2 (s) ►I^2 (g) ?A. Entropy decreases in the reaction.B. Entropy stays the same in the reaction.C. It is impossible to tellD. Entropy increases in the reaction.

What happens to the entropy in the reaction I^2 (s) ►I^2 (g) ?

A. Entropy decreases in the reaction.

B. Entropy stays the same in the reaction.

C. It is impossible to tell

D. Entropy increases in the reaction.