The document discusses the relationship between the entropy of a system and its surroundings. It states that a decrease in entropy within the system is counterbalanced by an increase in the entropy of the surroundings due to heat release. This concept illustrates the principles of thermodynamics.

1. 1: D
2: the decrease in entropy of the system is offset by an increase in the entropy of the
surroundings caused by the release of heat from the system to the surroundings
Solution
1: D
2: the decrease in entropy of the system is offset by an increase in the entropy of the
surroundings caused by the release of heat from the system to the surroundings