Which Term Correctly Describes a Reaction in Which the Energy

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which term correctly describes a reaction in which the energy of the products is higher than the energy of the reactants?

• A)Oxidation-reduction
• B)Endothermic
• C)Exothermic
• D)Combustion

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Definitions:

Open Market Operations

Actions undertaken by a central bank, such as buying or selling government securities, to control the money supply and interest rates.

Federal Reserve District Banks

The 12 regional banks that make up the Federal Reserve System of the United States, each serving a specific geographic area.

Securities

Financial instruments that represent an ownership position in publicly-traded corporations (stocks), a creditor relationship with a governmental body or a corporation (bonds), or rights to ownership as represented by an option.

Bond Prices

are the market value of bonds, which inversely correlate with interest rates; when rates go up, bond prices typically go down, and vice versa.