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CHM 101 Chemical Thermodynamics Objective Question

Question

What does the First Law of Thermodynamics state?
Options
A Energy can be created but not destroyed
B Energy cannot be created or destroyed; the total energy of the universe is constant
Correct Answer
C Energy can be destroyed but not created
D Energy is constantly increasing in the universe
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

From the first law, energy cannot be created or destroyed. Therefore, the total energy of the universe is a constant.

Hint

The notes state this as the first law.

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