When the Free Energy of the Reactants Is Greater Than

question 28

Multiple Choice

When the free energy of the reactants is greater than the free energy of the products, such a reaction is referred to as:

• A) an entropic reaction.
• B) an endergonic reaction.
• C) an exergonic reaction.
• D) an enthalpic reaction.
• E) an activation reaction.

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Definitions:

Overapplied Overhead

A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead cost is more than the actual overhead cost incurred.

Underapplied Overhead

Occurs when the allocated overhead costs are less than the actual overhead costs incurred.

Job Costing System

A cost accounting system that tracks the expenses of a specific job against its revenue to determine profitability.

Overapplied Overhead

This occurs when the allocated manufacturing overhead cost is more than the actual overhead costs incurred, leading to a variance.