According to the second law of thermodynamics, the change in the entropy of the universe ($\Delta$S_univ) during a spontaneous reaction is ________ A)zero. B)negative. C)positive. D)less than the change in entropy of the system ($\Delta$S_sys). E)greater than the change in entropy of the system ($\Delta$S_sys).

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The second law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of the universe is always increasing. Therefore, the change in the entropy of the universe during a spontaneous reaction is always positive.

According to the Second Law of Thermodynamics, the Change in the Entropy