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CHM 101 Chemical Thermodynamics Objective Question
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Question

What common theme underlies spontaneous processes?
Options
A They always occur at high temperature
B They always involve randomness or disorderliness
Correct Answer
C They are always exothermic
D They always involve gases
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The common theme in spontaneous processes is randomness or disorderliness. There must be another factor besides energy release that determines whether a process is spontaneous, leading to the concept of entropy.

Hint

The notes identify this common theme.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Thermodynamics
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 914 of 1872
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