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Chapter 16, Problem 3E
Indicate whether the following processes are spontaneous or nonspontaneous.
(a) Liquid water freezing at a temperature below its freezing point
(b) Liquid water freezing at a temperature above its freezing point
(c) The combustion of gasoline
(d) A ball thrown into the air
(e) A raindrop falling to the ground
(f) Iron rusting in a moist atmosphere
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