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Which phase change represents a decrease in entropy?

a. Solid to liquid
b. Gas to solid
c. Liquid to gas
d. Solid to gas

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A decrease in entropy occurs when a substance changes from a gas to a solid. During this phase change, the molecules of the substance lose energy and become more organized, resulting in a decrease in entropy.
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