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Lab: Calorimetry and Specific Heat — Unit test

Question 4 • Chemistry A.1 - F26 - Jacob Metsker

Which process is spontaneous?

Answer
A
electrolysis of water into oxygen and hydrogen
B
spreading of a strong fragrance of perfume in a room
C
separation of sodium and chlorine from sodium chloride
D
removal of iron fillings from a mixture by using a magnet

Explanation

A strong perfume spreads through a room as its molecules naturally move from an area of high concentration to areas of lower concentration. This diffusion happens without needing continuous external energy, so it is spontaneous. Electrolysis and separating sodium from sodium chloride require energy, while removing iron filings with a magnet requires an external magnet to do the separating.

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