Which of the Following Involves an Increase in Entropy

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following involves an increase in entropy?

• A)hydrolysis
• B)condensation
• C)polymerization
• D)chemical evolution

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Definitions:

Truth Table

A mathematical table used in logic to determine the veracity of various propositions under all possible scenarios.

Hypothetical Syllogism (HS)

A form of deductive reasoning that connects two conditional statements to arrive at a conclusion, if P then Q; if Q then R, therefore if P then R.

Modus Ponens (MP)

A valid form of argument where if a conditional statement ("if p then q") is accepted, and the antecedent (p) is true, then the consequent (q) must also be true.

Modus Tollens (MT)

A form of logical argument where, from "If P then Q" and "Not Q," it follows that "Not P."