Predict whether ΔS is positive or negative for the following process: H₂(g) + 1/2 O₂(g) → H₂O(g) A) negative B) positive C) There is not enough information to determine. D) ΔS doesn't change. E) ΔS changes the same on both sides of the equation.

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The process involves the combination of two gas molecules (H₂ and O₂) to form one gas molecule (H₂O), which results in a decrease in the number of gas molecules and thus a decrease in entropy (ΔS is negative).

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