Predict the sign of the entropy change of the system for each of the following reactions. (a) n2(g)+3h2(g)→2nh3(g) (b) caco3(s)→cao(s)+co2(g) (c) 3c2h2(g)→c6h6(g) (d) al2o3(s)+3h2(g)→2al(s)+3h2o(g) socratic. org

a. Negative

b. Positive

c. Negative

d. zero

Explanation:

Entropy is measure of disorder. Positive entropy implies that a system is becoming more disordered. The opposite is true.

(a) N2(g)+3H2(g) → 2NH3(g) Negative because the system is becoming less disordered since the number of gaseous moles is decreasing

(b) CaCO3(s)→CaO(s)+CO2(g)  Positive because a solid produces a gas which is more disorder therefore there is an increase in entropy

(c) 3C2H2(g)→C6H6(g) Negative because the number of moles of a gas decrease meaninng there is less disorder

(d) Al2O3(s)+3H2(g) → 2Al(s)+3H2O(g) zero because the gaseous moles do not change

ca has a crystalline lattice with positive ions (since it is a metal, metals are positively charged) and electrons flow freely in its structure since the ca atoms have a large nuclear radius so the electrons are not tightly held, therefore the electrons can flow freely since they are not being highly attracted by the nucleus. moreover, one of the properties of metals are that they are conductors of electricity, thus proving ca is the element.