If the number of particles in a system decreases (while keeping the temperature and phase constant), how does the entropy generally change?Select one:a.The entropy becomes negative.b.The entropy decreases.c.The entropy remains unchanged.d.The entropy increases.
Question
If the number of particles in a system decreases (while keeping the temperature and phase constant), how does the entropy generally change?Select one:a.The entropy becomes negative.b.The entropy decreases.c.The entropy remains unchanged.d.The entropy increases.
Solution
b. The entropy decreases.
Here's why: Entropy is a measure of the number of specific ways in which a system may be arranged, often taken to be a measure of disorder, or a measure of progressing towards equilibrium. If the number of particles in a system decreases
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