Which of the Following Statements Is a Consequence of the First

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a consequence of the first law of thermodynamics?

A) The energy of the starting materials for a reaction equals the sum of the product energies plus energy released as heat and disorder.
B) The amount of useable energy resulting from a reaction is always less than the total energy available in the starting materials.
C) The entropy of the products of a reaction is always greater than the entropy of the starting materials.
D) The entropy of the starting materials for a reaction is always greater than the entropy of the products.