1. Which of the following statements is correct? A) for a reversible process, ∆Ssystem + ∆Ssurr > 0 B) for a spontaneous process, ∆Ssystem + ∆Ssurr < 0 C) for a spontaneous process, ∆Ssystem > 0 under all circumstances D) for a spontaneous process, ∆Ssystem < 0 under all circumstances E) none of the preceding answers is correct

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Section18.2: Dispersal Of Energy: Entropy
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1. Which of the following statements is correct?
A) for a reversible process, ∆Ssystem + ∆Ssurr > 0
B) for a spontaneous process, ∆Ssystem + ∆Ssurr < 0
C) for a spontaneous process, ∆Ssystem > 0 under all circumstances
D) for a spontaneous process, ∆Ssystem < 0 under all circumstances
E) none of the preceding answers is correct

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