Print Calculator 1 of 15 Incorrect X Incorrect X apling Learning Periodic Table Which of the following statements regarding entropy is false? A rock falls to strike the ground. The entropy of the rock and ground increases. Crude oil is refined to make gasoline. The entropy of the crude oil increases. A layer of salt then a layer of pepper are placed in a jar then shaken. The entropy of the salt and pepper increases. A log in a fire burns to form ashes. The entropy of the log increases. Incorrect. Before the container is shaken, the layer of salt and the layer of pepper are separa shaken the salt crystals and pepper flakes are randomly mixed together. The sha increases the disorder of the salt and pepper and therefore increases the entropy.