True or False: The entropy of the reaction decreases with the following reaction. Think about what is happening in this reaction, specifically the change in the number of moles: N2(g) + 3H2(g) -> 2NH3(g)

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Entropy always increases overall. But
delta S doesn't always have to be
negative. How can that be? If a
reaction occurs in a beaker, the
entropy change can be negative or
positive, even though entropy always
increases per the second law of
thermodynamics. The entropy is just
exported from the beaker to the
surroundings.
True or False: The entropy of the
reaction decreases with the following
reaction. Think about what is
happening in this reaction, specifically
the change in the number of moles:
N2(g) + 3H2(g) -> 2NH3(g)
Transcribed Image Text:Entropy always increases overall. But delta S doesn't always have to be negative. How can that be? If a reaction occurs in a beaker, the entropy change can be negative or positive, even though entropy always increases per the second law of thermodynamics. The entropy is just exported from the beaker to the surroundings. True or False: The entropy of the reaction decreases with the following reaction. Think about what is happening in this reaction, specifically the change in the number of moles: N2(g) + 3H2(g) -> 2NH3(g)
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