2. a. During a certain reversible process, the surroundings undergo an entropy change, ASsurr = -78 J/R. What is the entropy change of the system, ASsys, for this process? b. For a particular spontaneous process the entropy of the system decreases. What can you conclude about AS surr?

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2. a. During a certain reversible process, the surroundings undergo an entropy change, ASsurr = -78 J/K.
What is the entropy change of the system, ASsys, for this process?
b. For a particular spontaneous process the entropy of the system decreases. What can you conclude
about AS surr?
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