The First Law of Thermodynamics Implies That ________

question 100

Multiple Choice

The first law of thermodynamics implies that ________

• A)energy is transferred from the surroundings to the system during a combustion reaction.
• B)if a system loses energy to the surroundings, then the surroundings must do an equal amount of work on the system.
• C)if the surroundings gain energy from the system, then the system must lose an equal amount of energy.
• D)energy is transferred from the system to the surroundings during a combustion reaction.
• E)if a system does work on the surroundings, then the surroundings must transfer an equal amount of energy to the system.

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