Asked in PMC Practice Test 30 (2021) 2021Moderate

The total energy of products in a chemical reaction is

Correct answer: A. Equal to reactants

  • A. Equal to reactants
  • B. More than reactants
  • C. Always zero
  • D. Less than reactants

Explanation

The total energy of products in a chemical reaction are equal to reactants according to the law of conservation of energy, which states energy cannot be created nor destroyed but can change its form from one form to another.

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