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Post-UTME Chemistry 2018 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 21 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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2H2(g) + O2(g) -> 2H2O(g). The entropy change, delta S, for the above reaction is

  • A. positive
  • B. negativeCorrect
  • C. zero
  • D. constant

Explanation

The reaction reduces the number of gas moles from 3 to 2, decreasing disorder, so the entropy change is negative.

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