Energy Inputs and Outputs in Chemical Reactions Are Explained by

question 103

Multiple Choice

Energy inputs and outputs in chemical reactions are explained by

• A) the first law of thermodynamics.
• B) the second law of thermodynamics.
• C) the cell theory.
• D) the theory of evolution.
• E) the big bang theory.

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