Which of the Following Statements Is a Consequence of the First

question 131

Multiple Choice

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

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

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