Which of the following is true for a system at equilibrium? A)Δ S° _sys = Δ S° _surr B)Δ S° _sys= −Δ S° _surr C)Δ S° _sys = Δ S° _surr = 0 D)Δ S° _univ 0 E)None of these choices are correct.

Question

Which of the following is true for a system at equilibrium? A)Δ S° _sys = Δ S° _surr B)Δ S° _sys= −Δ S° _surr C)Δ S° _sys = Δ S° _surr = 0 D)Δ S° _univ > 0 E)None of these choices are correct.

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For a system at equilibrium, the change in entropy of the system is equal in magnitude but opposite in sign to the change in entropy of the surroundings, which is represented by choice B.

Which of the Following Is True for a System at Equilibrium