Which Is Always True for an Exothermic Process

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which is always true for an exothermic process?

• A) q_sys > 0, ΔS_surr < 0
• B) q_sys < 0, ΔS_surr > 0
• C) q_sys < 0, ΔS_surr < 0
• D) q_sys > 0, ΔS_surr > 0
• E) w < 0

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