For which of these processes does entropy decrease ($\Delta S \lt 0 )$ ?

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Going from solid to liquid involves an increase in possible states, meaning greater entropy.

Crystallization is the reverse of the previous process. Going from liquid to solid typically involves a decrease in possible configurations.

Thermal expansion will result in increased volume and therefore increased possible states.

Mixing increases the possible states of the system.