Without performing any calculations, predict whether there is an increase or a decrease in entropy of the

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Without performing any calculations, predict whether there is an increase or a decrease in entropy of the system for each of the following processes: 

(a) Cl2(g) + H2O(l) → HCl(aq) + HClO(aq);

(b) Cu3(PO4)2(s) → 3 Cu2+(aq) + 2 PO4 3–

(c) SO2(g) + Br2(g) + 2 H2O(l) → H2SO4(aq) + 2 HBr(aq).

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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