Which of the Reactions Listed Below Would Be Exothermic?
A) $\rightarrow$

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the reactions listed below would be exothermic?

• A) H-H \(\rightarrow\) 2H·
• B) H· + CH₃-H \(\rightarrow\)CH₃-H + H·
• C) CH₃· + CH₃· \(\rightarrow\) CH₃-CH₃
• D) CH₃· + CH₃-H \(\rightarrow\) CH₃-H + CH₃·
• E) All of the above

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Electron

A subatomic particle with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

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Alkali Metals

A group of elements in group 1 of the periodic table, characterized by their highly reactive properties and a single electron in their outermost shell.

Electron

A subatomic particle with a negative electrical charge that orbits the nucleus of an atom.