It Is Possible to Predict the Amount of Energy Released

question 46

Multiple Choice

It is possible to predict the amount of energy released during a chemical reaction (as shown in the illustration below) because the _____ law of thermodynamics states that _____.

• A)first; energy and matter are equivalent
• B)second; any use of energy affects the entire universe
• C)first; the total amount of energy in a defined system remains constant
• D)second; energetic systems become less organized over time

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