Chemistry

Chemistry

Problem

A 2.0 kg2.0\,\text{kg} aluminum block at 100∘C100^\circ\text{C} is quickly immersed in a very large water bath that is maintained at 25∘C25^\circ\text{C}. No heat escapes to the environment. After a long time the block and the bath are both at 25∘C25^\circ\text{C}. Determine the sign (positive, negative, or zero) of the entropy change for (a) the aluminum block and (b) the water bath. Briefly justify each sign.

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