Question
This model shows a chemical reaction as a diagram. Which of the following best describes what happened during the reaction?
A. The chemical bonds of the reactants and products remained the same and energy is absorbed from the surroundings.
B. The energy in chemical bonds decreased as energy is released into the surroundings to break existing bonds and form new ones.
C. The energy in chemical bonds increased as energy is absorbed from the surroundings to break existing bonds and form new ones
D. The chemical bonds of the reactants and products remained the same and energy is released into the surroundings
A. The chemical bonds of the reactants and products remained the same and energy is absorbed from the surroundings.
B. The energy in chemical bonds decreased as energy is released into the surroundings to break existing bonds and form new ones.
C. The energy in chemical bonds increased as energy is absorbed from the surroundings to break existing bonds and form new ones
D. The chemical bonds of the reactants and products remained the same and energy is released into the surroundings
Answers
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To determine which option best describes the chemical reaction, it's important to consider whether the reaction is endothermic (absorbs energy) or exothermic (releases energy), and whether chemical bonds are being broken and formed.
- **Option A** suggests that the bonds remained the same, which is unlikely during a chemical reaction, as bonds must break in the reactants and new bonds form in the products.
- **Option B** implies that energy in chemical bonds decreases (suggesting an exothermic reaction) while also stating energy is released to break bonds, which is not accurate; energy input is needed to break bonds.
- **Option C** indicates that energy in chemical bonds increases, consistent with an endothermic reaction where energy is absorbed to break bonds and form new ones.
- **Option D** again states that the bonds remained the same, which is unlikely, similar to option A.
Given these analyses, if the reaction involved the absorption of energy and the formation of new bonds, **C** would be the best description. If the reaction involved the release of energy and breaking/forming bonds, then either B or one accurate description of an exothermic reaction would apply.
If the reaction can be identified as endothermic or exothermic based on the details you have (if energy is absorbed or released), the correct choice would ultimately depend on context you are working with. If focusing on energy absorption and bond formation: **C** is correct. If an exothermic reaction is indicated: **B** could fit.
Make sure to refer to the actual diagram or context for a precise determination.
- **Option A** suggests that the bonds remained the same, which is unlikely during a chemical reaction, as bonds must break in the reactants and new bonds form in the products.
- **Option B** implies that energy in chemical bonds decreases (suggesting an exothermic reaction) while also stating energy is released to break bonds, which is not accurate; energy input is needed to break bonds.
- **Option C** indicates that energy in chemical bonds increases, consistent with an endothermic reaction where energy is absorbed to break bonds and form new ones.
- **Option D** again states that the bonds remained the same, which is unlikely, similar to option A.
Given these analyses, if the reaction involved the absorption of energy and the formation of new bonds, **C** would be the best description. If the reaction involved the release of energy and breaking/forming bonds, then either B or one accurate description of an exothermic reaction would apply.
If the reaction can be identified as endothermic or exothermic based on the details you have (if energy is absorbed or released), the correct choice would ultimately depend on context you are working with. If focusing on energy absorption and bond formation: **C** is correct. If an exothermic reaction is indicated: **B** could fit.
Make sure to refer to the actual diagram or context for a precise determination.