Predict both the sign (positive or negative) and the relative magnitude (small or…

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Thermodynamics · Thermodynamics

Problem

Predict both the sign (positive or negative) and the relative magnitude (small or large) of

\Delta S^\circ

for the reaction

\mathrm{2\,C(graphite)+O_2(g)\;\to\;2\,CO(g)}.

Provide your answer in the form “sign, magnitude,” and explain your reasoning in no more than two sentences.