In Order for a Process to Be Spontaneous

question 51

Multiple Choice

In order for a process to be spontaneous,

• A) .  H must be less than zero.
• B) .  S must be greater than zero.
• C) .  G must be greater than zero.
• D) it should be rapid.
• E) .  S_sys +  S_surr must be greater than zero.

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Definitions:

Placenta

A structure that forms within the womb during pregnancy, supplying the developing fetus with oxygen and nutrients, and eliminating its waste.

Nonshared Environmental Effect

Refers to the environmental factors that contribute to the differences in development among siblings within the same family.

Teratogens

Substances or factors that can cause congenital deformities or developmental abnormalities in an embryo or fetus.

Blastocyst

An early stage in the development of an embryo, consisting of a sphere of cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity, before implantation in the uterus.