Hydrocarbons Release a Lot of Energy When Ignited

question 49

Multiple Choice

Hydrocarbons release a lot of energy when ignited.Where does this energy ultimately come from?

• A)the breaking of chemical bonds
• B)the formation of chemical bonds
• C)photosynthesis
• D)nuclear fusion in the sun

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