Entropy change for an irreversible process taking system and surrounding together is___________________?

Correct answer: B. > 0

  • A. 0
  • B. > 0
  • C. < 0
  • D. None of these

Explanation

For an irreversible process, entropy is generated, so the entropy change of the combined system and surroundings, or the universe, is positive. A reversible process would have zero total entropy change.

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