Question

The change in entropy, ΔS∘rxn , is related to the the change in the number of moles of gas molecules, Δngas . Determine the change in the moles of gas for each of the reactions and decide if the entropy increases, decreases, or has little or no change. A. 2H2(g)+O2(g) ⟶ 2H2O(l) Δngas= mol The entropy, ΔS∘rxn , increases. decreases. has little or no change.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Entropy of a reaction ΔS∘rxn is the degree of disoderliness in a system. Gases generally have a higher degree of disorder compared to liquids. Hence for the reaction 2H2(g)+O2(g) ⟶ 2H2O(l), the entropy decreases sice the reactants are in the gaseous state and the products is in the liquid state of matter