Which of the following processes would be accompanied by a decrease in entropy? A)H₂O(s)$\rarr$ H₂O(g) B)H₂O(l)$\rarr$ H₂O(g) C)H₂O(s)$\rarr$H₂O(l) D)H₂O(g)$\rarr$ H₂O(s) E)H₂O(l, 50°C)$\rarr$ H₂O(l, 75°C)

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Entropy decreases when a system becomes more ordered. The transition from gas to solid involves a significant decrease in entropy as the molecules become more ordered.

Which of the Following Processes Would Be Accompanied by a Decrease