What is the thermodynamic driving force for dissolving a solid in a liquid if it is an endothermic process (which reduces the entropy of the surroundings)? 1. the combustion of propane. 2. the increase of the entropy of the system. 3. increased temperature of the system and surroundings. 4. the decrease of the entropy of the system. 5. the increase or decrease of the entropy of the system?

Match each object to its description: a. coma of a comet b. comet tail c. oort cloud haze surrounding a nucleus created by solar wind. hypothetical sphere around the solar system

What type of reaction is shown below? check all that apply. 2h2o2 → 2h2o + o2 synthesis decomposition combustion

How does a catalyst increase the speed of a reaction? a. the catalyst eliminates the activated complex stage, allowing products to form immediately. b. the catalyst lowers the energy level of the reactants, making it easier for them to react. c. the catalyst makes it easier for the activated complex to form, lowering the activation energy. d. the catalyst raises the energy level of the products, making the reaction finish sooner. reset next