If internal energy of the system is increased ____________________?

Correct answer: D. All

  • A. Change in state of the system is increased
  • B. Temperature of the ystem may rise
  • C. Chemical reaction may take place
  • D. All

Explanation

An increase in internal energy can appear as a temperature rise, a change of physical state, or energy that enables a chemical reaction, depending on how the energy is distributed. Therefore all listed effects may occur, while students may choose only temperature because they assume every increase in internal energy becomes sensible heat.

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