A logical consequence of the second law of thermodynamics could be stated, ___.

A. every chemical reaction must increase the total entropy of the universe.
B. energy can be transferred or transformed, but it cannot be created or destroyed.
C. if the entropy of a system increases, there must be a corresponding decrease in the entropy of the universe.
D. if there is an increase in the energy of a system, there must be a corresponding decrease in the energy of the rest of the universe.
E. every energy transfer requires activation energy from the environment.


A. every chemical reaction must increase the total entropy of the universe.

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