At 25°C, the formation of ammonia from its elements results in a decrease in entropy (∆SRXN = -197 J/K). This is an exothermic reaction with an enthalpy change (∆HRXN = -91.8 kJ). What is the entropy change of the universe (∆SUNIV) for this reaction in J/K when it occurs at 25°C?  (One decimal place)

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At 25°C, the formation of ammonia from its elements results in a decrease in entropy (∆SRXN = -197 J/K).

This is an exothermic reaction with an enthalpy change (∆HRXN = -91.8 kJ).

What is the entropy change of the universe (∆SUNIV) for this reaction in J/K when it occurs at 25°C?  (One decimal place)

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