Determine whether the following process are spontaneous or non-spontaneous. Write your answers on the space provided after the scenario.           (a) A spoon dipped in boiling water goes hot.              (b) Water decomposes with the application of electricity.              (c) Wood burns to ash after being set on fire.              (d) Silverwares tarnish when exposed to air.

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1. Determine whether the following process are spontaneous or non-spontaneous. Write your answers on the space provided after the scenario.

          (a) A spoon dipped in boiling water goes hot.   

          (b) Water decomposes with the application of electricity.   

          (c) Wood burns to ash after being set on fire.   

          (d) Silverwares tarnish when exposed to air.

  

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