Q45 / 180 · KCET 2007 · Chemistry

Entropy of the universe is

A
constant
B
zero
C
continuously decreasing
Correct answer
D
continuously increasing

Solution

According to second law of thermodynamics, the entropy of the universe always increases in the course of every spontaneous (natural) change.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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