JAMB Chemistry 2012 Objective — Question 28

Question 28 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

An increase in entropy can best be illustrated by

A. mixing of gasesCorrect
B. freezing of water
C. condensation of vapour
D. solidifying candle wax

Explanation

Entropy is the degree of disorderliness or randomness of a system. When gases are mixed, there is great disorder, so entropy increases substantially.

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