Considering entropy $(S)$ as a thermodynamic parameter,what are the necessary conditions for a process to be spontaneous?

  • A
    $\Delta S_{\text{system}} - \Delta S_{\text{surroundings}} > 0$
  • B
    $\Delta S_{\text{system}} > 0$
  • C
    $\Delta S_{\text{surroundings}} > 0$
  • D
    $\Delta S_{\text{system}} + \Delta S_{\text{surroundings}} > 0$

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