A Logical Consequence of the Second Law of Thermodynamics Could

question 10

Multiple Choice

A logical consequence of the second law of thermodynamics could be stated,

• A)every chemical reaction must increase the total entropy of the universe.
• B)if the entropy of a system increases,there must be a corresponding decrease in the entropy of the universe.
• C)every energy transfer requires activation energy from the environment.
• D)if there is an increase in the energy of a system,there must be a corresponding decrease in the energy of the rest of the universe.
• E)energy can be transferred or transformed,but it cannot be created or destroyed.

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