5. When two systems are in contact with each other, energy will move between them to reach equilib does the energy between the two systems move? from the system to the universe from the lower-energy system to the higher-energy system from the higher-energy system to the lower-energy system from the surroundings to the system

5. When two systems are in contact with each other, energy will move between them to reach equilib does the energy between the two systems move? from the system to the universe from the lower-energy system to the higher-energy system from the higher-energy system to the lower-energy system from the surroundings to the system

Living By Chemistry: First Edition Textbook

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ISBN:9781559539418

Author:Angelica Stacy

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ChapterU5: Fire: Energy , Thermodynamics, And Oxidation-reduction

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