If the Potential Energy in the Chemical Bonds of the Reactants

question 38

Multiple Choice

If the potential energy in the chemical bonds of the reactants is greater than the potential energy in the chemical bonds of the product,

• A) energy must be supplied for the reaction to occur.
• B) energy is released by the reaction.
• C) the chemical reaction equalizes the potential energy levels.
• D) energy has not been gained or lost.
• E) energy is not a factor in the reaction.

---

Definitions:

Octet Rule

A chemical rule of thumb that states atoms tend to combine in such a way that they each have eight electrons in their valence shells, giving them the same electron configuration as a noble gas.

Lewis Dot Structure

A diagrammatic method for representing an atom's valence electrons and the chemical bonds between atoms within a molecule.

Helium (He)

A colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, inert monatomic gas with the atomic number 2, making it the second lightest and second most abundant element in the observable universe.

Lewis Dot Structure

A representation of the valence electrons around atoms, indicating bonds and lone pairs in molecules.