A Reaction Is Said to Be ________ If the Bonds

question 14

Multiple Choice

A reaction is said to be ________ if the bonds formed during the reaction are stronger than the bonds broken.

• A)exothermic
• B)endothermic
• C)exergonic
• D)endergonic
• E)spontaneous

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Definitions:

Allene

Organic compounds characterized by a cumulated diene system with two carbon-carbon double bonds.

Correct Hybridization

The mixing of atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals, explaining the geometry of molecular bonding.

Atom

An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the identity of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

Molecule

The smallest unit of a chemical compound that can exist; it consists of a group of atoms bonded together, representing the compound's chemical properties.