The Total Entropy of a System and Its Surroundings Always

question 70

Multiple Choice

The total entropy of a system and its surroundings always increases for a spontaneous process.This is a statement of

• A)the third law of thermodynamics.
• B)the law of constant composition.
• C)the second law of thermodynamics.
• D)the law of conservation of matter.
• E)the first law of thermodynamics.

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