Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes a Consequence of the Second

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes a 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 the entropy of a system decreases, there must be a corresponding decrease in the entropy of the universe.
• C) If entropy of a system decreases, there must be a corresponding increase in the entropy of the universe.
• D) Each chemical reaction in an organism must decrease the total entropy of the universe.

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