How does entropy change in the following scenarios: (i) a phase change from solid to liquid; (ii) a solid dissolves in a solvent?

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anor277
Dec 14, 2015

Entropy increases in both instances.

Explanation:

The phase change from a condensed to a gaseous phase represents a clear, and readily appreciated increase in entropy. Likewise, the dissolution of a solid in a solvent (sugar in water) gives a greater statistical probability of disorder (i.e. entropy!).

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