Question 1
Predict the sign of ∆S for the following reaction.

◦ positive
◦ negative
◦ no change
Question 2
Why is the entropy change negative for ring closures?
◦ Closing a ring restricts the rotation around individual carbon-carbon bonds.
◦ Closing a ring results in fewer molecules.
◦ Closing a ring results in more molecules.
◦ Closing a ring releases energy.