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CHM 101 Thermochemistry II Objective Question
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What is the First Law of Thermodynamics?
Options
A Energy can be created but not destroyed
B Energy can be destroyed but not created
C Neither matter nor energy can be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed; the total energy of an isolated system remains constant
Correct Answer
D Energy always increases in a system
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The First Law states that neither matter nor energy can be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed. The total energy of an isolated system remains constant. Mathematically, ΔU = q + w.

Hint

The notes provide this statement.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Thermochemistry II
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 792 of 1872
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