Which of the Following Statements Is a Logical Consequence of the Second

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a logical consequence of the second law of thermodynamics?

• A)If the entropy of a system increases,there must be a corresponding decrease in the entropy of the universe.
• B)If there is an increase in the energy of a system,there must be a corresponding decrease in the energy of the rest of the universe.
• C)Every energy transfer requires activation energy from the environment.
• D)Every chemical reaction must increase the total entropy of the universe.

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