Which of the following is an example of a nonspontaneous process?
A) Ice melting at room temperature
B) Sodium metal reacting violently with water
C) Rusting of iron at room temperature
D) A ball rolling downhill
E) Water freezing at room temperature

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Water freezing at room temperature is a nonspontaneous process because it requires the removal of heat from the water to occur, which does not happen naturally at room temperature.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Nonspontaneous