In Energy Conversions Such as Burning Coal to Produce Heat__________

question 40

Multiple Choice

In energy conversions such as burning coal to produce heat__________,.

• A)entropy decreases because heat is used to ignite the coal
• B)entropy decreases because of heat released in the conversion
• C)entropy is unchanged because heat is used to ignite the coal
• D)entropy increases because of heat released in the conversion

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