The reaction 2 Mg(s) + 02{g) -----> 2 MgO(s) is highly spontaneous and has a negative

Chapter 19, Problem 19.85

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The reaction 2 Mg(s) + 02{g) -----> 2 MgO(s) is highly spontaneous and has a negative value for d5. The second law of thermodynamics states that in any spontaneous process there is always an increase in the entropy of the universe. Is there an inconsistency between the above reaction and the second Jaw?

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