If a Certain Process Has ΔS_univ > 0 at 25°C

question 38

Multiple Choice

If a certain process has ΔS_univ > 0 at 25°C, the process may be described as

• A) exothermic.
• B) endothermic.
• C) spontaneous.
• D) moving rapidly toward equilibrium.
• E) violating the second law of thermodynamics.

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