Bleaching of Coral Reefs Is an Example of a Phenomenon

question 29

True/False

Bleaching of coral reefs is an example of a phenomenon with a threshold effect.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Constant

A numerical value that represents the ratio of concentrations of products to reactants at equilibrium in a reversible chemical reaction.

% Conversion

A measure of the efficiency of a chemical reaction, indicating the percentage of reactant that has been converted into product.

ΔG°

The standard Gibbs free energy change, a thermodynamic property indicating the spontaneity of a reaction at standard conditions.

Exothermic Reaction

A chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of heat, resulting in a lower energy state for the products compared to the reactants.