Question: Determine in which direction (Forward / Backward / Both /None) each of the following processes is spontaneous in the thermodynamic sense (Forward means the process

Determine in which direction (Forward / Backward / Both /None) each of the following processes is spontaneous in the thermodynamic sense("Forward" means the process as written).

A) Shuttered ceramic plate pieces absorb energy from the floor, jump up and reassemble on the table.

B) A book absorbs energy from the floor and jumps up back to the shelf.

C) Ice melts at -10C and 1 atm.

D) A piece of paper at room temperature reacts with oxygen to give carbon dioxide and water.

E) Water freezes at 10C and 1 atm.

F) Sugar dissolves in a hot cup of tea.

G) A piece of paper at room temperature reacts with oxygen to give carbon dioxide and water.

H) Salt precipitates out of sea water in a sealed

! please select one of (Forward / Backward / Both /None) for each sub question, thanks !

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