Which of the Following Sets of Conditions Could Exist When

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sets of conditions could exist when two liquids which are completely miscible in one another are mixed?

• A) ΔH_soln > 0, entropy of system decreases
• B) ΔH_soln ≈ 0, entropy of system decreases
• C) ΔH_soln ≈ 0, entropy change of system ≈ 0
• D) ΔH_soln ≈ 0, entropy of system increases
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Exploitation Competition

Intraspecific competition in which all the individuals in a population “share” the limited resource equally so that at high population densities none of them obtains an adequate amount. Also called scramble competition. Compare with interference competition.

Oscillate

To move or swing back and forth at a regular speed, or to vary between opposing beliefs, feelings, or theories.

Density-dependent Factor

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Population Size

The number of individuals belonging to a specific species that live in a designated area.