AIIMS2006ChemistryThermodynamics (C)
For a spontaneous process the correct statement is
Options
- Aentropy of the system always increases
- Bfree energy of the system always increases
- Ctotal entropy change is always negative
- Dtotal entropy change is always positive.
Correct answer
D. total entropy change is always positive.
Step-by-step solution
S_ total = S_ system + S_ surroundings For a spontaneous process S_ total must be positive. i.e. S_ total >0 .