when-water-freezes-into-ice-what-is-the-sign-of-the-change-in-entropy-s-and-why

Question

When water freezes into ice, what is the sign of the change in entropy (ΔS) and why?

Accepted Answer

ΔS is negative because the molecules become more ordered.

Answer

ΔS is zero because the process is at equilibrium.

Answer

ΔS is positive because the molecules become more disordered.

Answer

ΔS is positive because energy is absorbed.