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According to the second law of thermodynamics, what happens to the total entropy change of a system and its surroundings for any spontaneous process at equilibrium?
According to the second law of thermodynamics, what happens to the total entropy change of a system and its surroundings for any spontaneous process at equilibrium?
- The total entropy change of the system and surroundings is zero
- The total entropy change of the system and surroundings is negative
- The total entropy change of the system and surroundings is unpredictable
- The total entropy change of the system and surroundings is positive (correct)
In a physical or chemical process at equilibrium, what happens when the system absorbs a certain amount of heat?
In a physical or chemical process at equilibrium, what happens when the system absorbs a certain amount of heat?
- The surroundings release the same amount of heat (correct)
- The surroundings absorb more heat
- The surroundings release less heat
- The surroundings remain unaffected
What is represented by 'Ts' in the given text?
What is represented by 'Ts' in the given text?
- Total energy
- Standard enthalpy
- Specific heat
- Absolute temperature (correct)
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