In a spontaneous process, which of the following always increases?
A)the entropy of the system
B)the entropy of the surroundings
C)the entropy of the universe
D)the entropy of the system and the universe
E)the entropy of the system, the surroundings, and the universe

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of the universe always increases in a spontaneous process. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. While choices A, B, D, and E may be true in some circumstances, they are not always true and do not encompass the full picture of the entropy change in a spontaneous process.

In a Spontaneous Process, Which of the Following Always Increases