During a Spontaneous Chemical Reaction, It Is Found That "

question 68

Multiple Choice

During a spontaneous chemical reaction, it is found that "S_sys" < 0. This means __________

• A) "  S_surr" < 0 and its magnitude is < "  S_sys".
• B) "  S_surr" < 0 and its magnitude is > "  S_sys".
• C) "  S_surr" > 0 and its magnitude is < "  S_sys".
• D) "  S_surr" > 0 and its magnitude is > "  S_sys".
• E) an error has been made, as S_sys > 0 by necessity for a spontaneous process.

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