According to the second law of thermodynamics, the change in the entropy of the universe (ΔSuniv) during a spontaneous reaction isa. zero.b. negative. c. positive.d. less than the change in entropy of the system (ΔSsys).e. greater than the change in entropy of the system (ΔSsys).

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According to the second law of thermodynamics, the change in the entropy of the universe (ΔSuniv) during a spontaneous reaction is
a. zero.
b. negative.

c. positive.
d. less than the change in entropy of the system (ΔSsys).
e. greater than the change in entropy of the system (ΔSsys).

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