Absolute Entropy and Entropy Change

AP Chemistry· difficulty 4/5

A reaction has ΔH < 0 and ΔS_sys < 0. ΔS_universe is positive when

  • A

    T is high

  • B

    Always

  • C

    Never

  • D

    T is low (|ΔS_surr| > |ΔS_sys|)

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Explanation

Low T amplifies −ΔH/T (positive ΔS_surr), overcoming negative ΔS_sys.

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