Which of the Following Statements Is a Consequence of the Second

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a consequence of the second law of thermodynamics?

• A)The energy of the starting materials for a reaction will equal the sum of energies of the products plus energy released as heat and disorder.
• B)The amount of useable energy resulting from a reaction will always be less than the total energy available in the starting materials.
• C)The entropy of the products of a reaction will always be greater than the entropy of the starting materials.
• D)The entropy of the starting materials for a reaction will always be greater than the entropy of the products

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