State the characteristics of entropy.

Change in entropy is positive for

At $373 \, K$,steam and water are in equilibrium and $\Delta H = 39.2 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$. What will be $\Delta S$ for the conversion of $1 \, mole$ of water into steam?
$H_2O_{(l)} \to H_2O_{(g)}$ ... $J \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$

Which of the following reactions has $\Delta S > 0$?

Standard entropies of $X_2, Y_2$ and $XY_5$ are $70, 50$ and $110 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$ respectively. The temperature in Kelvin at which the reaction $\frac{1}{2} X_2 + \frac{5}{2} Y_2 \rightarrow XY_5$ with $\Delta H = -35 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ will be at equilibrium is . . . . . . (Nearest integer).

Which of the following processes is associated with a decrease in entropy?