4. The second law of thermodynamics states that A. the total energy change of the universe is always positive. B. the total entropy change of the universe is positive in a spontaneous process. C. the total energy of the universe is always constant. D. there is no disorder in a perfect crystal at 0 K. E. mass and energy are conserved in all chemical reactions.
4. The second law of thermodynamics states that A. the total energy change of the universe is always positive. B. the total entropy change of the universe is positive in a spontaneous process. C. the total energy of the universe is always constant. D. there is no disorder in a perfect crystal at 0 K. E. mass and energy are conserved in all chemical reactions.
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4. The second law of
A. the total energy change of the universe is always positive.
B. the total entropy change of the universe is positive in a spontaneous process.
C. the total energy of the universe is always constant.
D. there is no disorder in a perfect crystal at 0 K.
E. mass and energy are conserved in all
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