In which case change in entropy is negative?
- Sublimation of solid to gas
- 2H(g) H2(g)
- Evaporation of water
- Expansion of a gas at constant temperature
Answer
(2) 2H(g) H2(g)
Solution
Sublimation, evaporation and isothermal expansion of a gas all increase the randomness ⇒ ΔS > 0.
In 2H(g) H2(g), two gaseous atoms combine to give one molecule ⇒ number of gaseous particles decreases ⇒ randomness decreases.
∴ ΔS < 0 (negative)
Answer: (2)