Which, if any, of statements A-D is not true of entropy?
A)It is a measure of the distribution of energy in a system at a specific temperature.
B)It is a measure of the number of accessible microstates in a pure substance.
C)It is a property of the universe that increases during a spontaneous process.
D)It is a property of a system that may increase or decrease during a spontaneous process.
E)All of the above are true statements.

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All the statements provided about entropy are true. Entropy indeed measures the distribution of energy within a system at a specific temperature (A), quantifies the number of accessible microstates in a pure substance (B), and is a property of the universe that always increases during spontaneous processes (C). Additionally, within a specific system, entropy can either increase or decrease during a spontaneous process, depending on the nature of the process and the system's surroundings (D).

Which, If Any, of Statements A-D Is Not True of Entropy