Which of the following correctly explains entropy?

  • A the natural tendency for a system to achieve a greater disorder
  • B a balance of two driving forces between free energy and enthalpy changes
  • C the cause of spontaneity of a reaction
  • D a measure of the enthalpy of a reaction
  • E a measure of the rate of attaining equilibrum in a reversible reaction

The correct answer is A. the natural tendency for a system to achieve a greater disorder

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