Which of the following statements best describes the concept of entropy?
A) Energy has a tendency to disperse.
B) Energy is neither created nor destroyed.
C) The entropy of the universe is constantly decreasing.
D) The energy released in a chemical reaction is the same as the difference in the energy of the bonds broken and formed.
E) Energy has a tendency to remain in one place.
Answer: A
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