Heat transfer from the system to the surroundings has a large effect on $\Delta$S_surr ________ A)when the temperature of the surroundings is low. B)when the temperature of the surroundings is high. C)when the temperature of the system is low. D)when the temperature of the system is high. E)at any temperature, because the amount of heat transferred is independent of temperature.

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Heat transfer from the system to the surroundings has a larger effect when the temperature of the surroundings is low because the temperature gradient between the system and its surroundings is greater, leading to more significant changes in entropy and other thermodynamic properties.

Heat Transfer from the System to the Surroundings Has a Large