Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 18 - Thermodynamics: Directionality of Chemical Reactions - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 737b: 19b

Answer

Positive.

Work Step by Step

Entropy change is positive because of the increase in entropy of the dissolved gas due to the change from aqueous to gaseous state.
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