Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Thermodynamics: Directionality of Chemical Reactions - Conceptual Exercise 16.4 - Predicting Entropy Changes - Page 705: c

Answer

Entropy increases because of the presence of the gaseous substance in the products.

Work Step by Step

In this case, an increase in entropy is expected because 1 mol gaseous carbon dioxide is present in the products and the reactant is a solid.
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