A gas is compressed at constant temperature

CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Thermodynamics · Thermodynamics

Problem

A gas is compressed at constant temperature. What are the changes in entropy of the gas and its surroundings during the compression?
Entropy of the gasEntropy of surroundings
A.IncreasesIncreases
B.IncreasesDecreases
C.DecreasesIncreases
D.DecreasesDecreases
(A) Increases; Increases (B) Increases; Decreases (C) Decreases; Increases (D) Decreases; Decreases

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