The entropy change can be calculated by using

Question:

The entropy change can be calculated by using the expression ∆S = qrev/T

When water freezes in a glass beaker, choose the correct statement amongst

the following :

(i) ∆S (system) decreases but ∆S (surroundings) remains the same.

(ii) ∆S (system) increases but ∆S (surroundings) decreases.

(iii) ∆S (system) decreases but ∆S (surroundings) increases.

(iv) ∆S (system) decreases and ∆S (surroundings) also decreases.

Solution:

Option (iii) is the answer.

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