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Which of the following always increases in a spontaneous process in an isolated system?
Options
A Enthalpy
B Entropy
Correct Answer
C Free energy
D Internal energy
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For an isolated system, there is no exchange of energy or matter with the surroundings. The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that the total entropy of an isolated system always increases for a spontaneous process.

Hint

This is a direct statement of the Second Law of Thermodynamics for an isolated system.

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Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 259 of 1872
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