Which of the Following Is Always True for an Exothermic

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is always true for an exothermic process?

• A) q _sys > 0,  S_surr < 0
• B) q _sys < 0,  S_surr > 0
• C) q _sys < 0,  S_surr < 0
• D) q _sys > 0,  S_surr > 0
• E) w < 0

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