Which of the Following Statements About Energy Is False

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about energy is false?

• A) A reaction cannot be exothermic overall if activation energy is required.
• B) A system is the most stable when it is at its lowest energy state.
• C) Energy can be defined as whatever is required to oppose a natural tendency.
• D) Energy transferred into a system can also be transferred out of the system.
• E) An atom in an excited state can return to its ground state by releasing visible light.

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Definitions:

Arachidonic Acid

A polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid important for the production of eicosanoids, regulating immune and inflammatory responses.

Acyclic Carboxylic Acid

Carboxylic acids that do not contain a ring structure, typically with one or more straight or branched chain structures.

Molecular Formula

A notation that indicates the number and type of atoms in a molecule but not their structural arrangement.

Elements of Unsaturation

A measure used in organic chemistry to determine the number of π bonds and rings in a molecule.