Calculating Entropy Changes in the Surroundings

Chapter 19 Slide 36 Example Calculation Consider the combustion of propane gas: C3H8(g) + 5 O2(g) produces 3 CO2(g) + 4 H2O(g) ΔHrxn = –2044 kJ a. Calculate the entropy change in the surroundings when this reaction occurs at 25 °C. b. Determine the sign of the entropy change for the system. c. Determine the sign of the entropy change for the universe. Is the reaction spontaneous?