If the Products of a Chemical Reaction Contain Less Potential

question 89

Multiple Choice

If the products of a chemical reaction contain less potential energy than the reactants,

• A)energy has been stored in the molecular bonds of the product.
• B)energy has been released by the breaking of molecular bonds.
• C)the reaction will be reversible without additional energy input.
• D)a synthesis reaction is likely to have occurred.
• E)All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects not exposed to the treatment being studied, used as a baseline to measure the effect of the treatment.

Laboratory Experiment

A controlled study conducted in a specially equipped environment where variables can be manipulated and outcomes measured.

Field Experiment

A study conducted in a real-world setting where the researcher manipulates one or more variables to observe the effect on a particular outcome.

Independent Variable

The factor in an experiment that is intentionally changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.