Question

Which relationship or statement best describes delta s for the following reaction:

Answer 1

Answer:

b) Delta S < 0

Explanation:

The change in the entropy (ΔS) is related to the change in the number of gaseous moles of the reaction: Δn(g) = n(g, products) - n(g, reactants).

• If Δn(g) > 0, the entropy increases (ΔS > 0).

• If Δn(g) < 0, the entropy decreases (ΔS < 0).

• If Δn(g) = 0, there is little or no change in the entropy

Let's consider the following equation.

2 H₂S(g) + 3 O₂(g) → 2 H₂O(g)

Δn(g) = 2 - 5 = - 3. Since Δn(g) < 0, the entropy decreases and ΔS < 0.