In Order for a Process to Be Spontaneous

question 51

Multiple Choice

In order for a process to be spontaneous,

• A) .  H must be less than zero.
• B) .  S must be greater than zero.
• C) .  G must be greater than zero.
• D) it should be rapid.
• E) .  S_sys +  S_surr must be greater than zero.

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