Answer
Negative.
Work Step by Step
Ions move freely among the water molecules in the aqueous state. But, in solid-state, mobility is much less. Entropy decreases when the state is changed from aqueous to solid. So, the entropy change is negative.
Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)
by Moore, John W.; Stanitski, Conrad L.
Published by
Cengage Learning
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: 28d
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