A reaction is non-spontaneous under standard conditions. The entropy change for the chemical reaction (system) is positive. What does that tell us about the entropy change of the surroundings? Entropy change of the surroundings must be negative. Entropy change of the surroundings must be zero Entropy change of the surroundings could be negative or positive. Entropy change of the surroundings must be positive

A reaction is non-spontaneous under standard conditions. The entropy change for the chemical reaction (system) is positive. What does that tell us about the entropy change of the surroundings? Entropy change of the surroundings must be negative. Entropy change of the surroundings must be zero Entropy change of the surroundings could be negative or positive. Entropy change of the surroundings must be positive

Chemistry for Engineering Students

4th Edition

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Author:Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

Publisher:Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

Chapter10: Entropy And The Second Law Of Thermodynamics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10.47PAE: The reaction CO2(g)+H2(g)CO(g)+H2O(g) is not spontaneous at room temperature but becomes spontaneous...

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