Predict which of the following reactions has a negative change in entropy. I. 2 HgO(s) → 2 Hg(l) + O 2 (g) II. Ba 2+ (aq) + SO 4 2(aq) → BaSO 4 (s) III. 2 H 2 O 2 (l) → 2 H 2 O(l) + O 2 (g)

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Predict which of the following reactions has a negative change in entropy.
I. 2 HgO(s) → 2 Hg(l) + O 2 (g)
II. Ba 2+ (aq) + SO 4 2(aq) → BaSO 4 (s)
III. 2 H 2 O 2 (l) → 2 H 2 O(l) + O 2 (g)

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