Which of the following changes will always be true for a system with decreasing entropy? +ΔG +ΔS –ΔS –ΔH

The change in entropy is negative; -ΔS

Explanation:

The entropy of a system measures the degree of randomness or energy dispersal of the system. The symbol for entropy is S.

For a given system, the change in entropy is symbolized as ΔS.

For an increase in entropy of a system, the final entropy must be greater than the initial entropy  i.e. Δfinal > Δinitial. Therefore ΔS > 0

For a decrease in entropy of a system, the final entropy must be less than the initial entropy  i.e. Δfinal < Δinitial. Therefore ΔS < 0 or ΔS is negative

A system with decreasing entropy may have a positive or negative free energy change, ΔG.

Also, a system with decreasing entropy may have a positive or negative enthalpy change, ΔH.

every chemical equation adheres to the law of conservation of mass, which states that matter cannot be created or destroyed. therefore, there must be the same number of atoms of each element on each side of a chemical equation.