Calculating ?S(universe) (2)

2 H2(g) + O2(g) ? 2 H2O(liq)

DSosystem = -326.9 J/K (less matter dispersal)

DSosurroundings = +1917 J/K (more energy dispersal)

The entropy of the universe increases

so the reaction is spontaneous.

DSouniverse = +1590 J/K

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