What is the change in entropy (S) when sodium chloride dissolves in water?A.Less than 0B.Greater than 0C.Equal to 0D.Equal to H
Question
What is the change in entropy (S) when sodium chloride dissolves in water?A.Less than 0B.Greater than 0C.Equal to 0D.Equal to H
Solution
The change in entropy (S) when sodium chloride dissolves in water is greater than 0. So, the correct answer is B. Greater than 0.
Here's why:
Entropy is a measure of disorder or randomness. When sodium chloride (NaCl) dissolves in water, it breaks down into its ions (Na+ and Cl-). This process increases the randomness or disorder of the system, hence the entropy increases. Therefore, the change in entropy (ΔS) is greater than 0.
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