Predict the sign of the entropy change for the following processes. Give a reason for your prediction.(a) Pb2+(aq) + S2−(aq) ⟶ PbS(s)(b) 2Fe(s) + 3O2(g) ⟶ Fe2 O3(s)(c) 2C6 H14(l) + 19O2(g) ⟶ 14H2 O(g) + 12CO2(g)

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Predict the sign of the entropy change for the following processes. Give a reason for your prediction.
(a) Pb2+(aq) + S2(aq) ⟶ PbS(s)
(b) 2Fe(s) + 3O2(g) ⟶ Fe2 O3(s)
(c) 2C6 H14(l) + 19O2(g) ⟶ 14H2 O(g) + 12CO2(g)

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