Considering the energetics of transferring nonpolar molecules from water to a nonpolar solvent, the factor T $\Delta$ S is generally _____, causing $\Delta$ G to be _____.

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The transfer of nonpolar molecules from water to a nonpolar solvent increases entropy (TΔS is positive) because nonpolar molecules disrupt the hydrogen-bonded structure of water. This increase in entropy makes ΔG negative, favoring the transfer.

Considering the Energetics of Transferring Nonpolar Molecules from Water to a Nonpolar