Which of the Following Processes Is/are Spontaneous

question 181

Multiple Choice

Which of the following processes is/are spontaneous?
I. Iron in the open air rusts.
II. Liquid water in a freezer turns to ice.
III. A spark ignites a mixture of propane and air.

• A)I only
• B)I and II only
• C)I and III only
• D)II and III only
• E)I, II, and III are all spontaneous.

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