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Enthalpy, Entropy, and Free Energy — Quiz

Question 4 • Chemistry

Which process involves a decrease in entropy?

Answer
A
water evaporating on heating
B
water freezing into ice
C
dry ice subliming
D
burning natural gas

Explanation

Entropy measures how spread out or disordered energy and particles are. When liquid water freezes into solid ice, its molecules become arranged in a more orderly structure, so entropy decreases. Evaporation and sublimation increase the particles’ freedom of movement, and burning natural gas generally increases entropy.

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