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The chemical reaction shown is exothermic.
CH4 + N2 + H2 → CH3N + NH3
Which statement about the reaction is correct?
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Each reactant has more chemical potential energy than each product.
More energy is released when bonds form in the products than is required to break bonds in the reactants ΔH<0
The total chemical potential energy of the reactants is greater than the total chemical potential energy of the products.
More chemical potential energy is stored in the bonds of CH4 than in the bonds of CH3N.
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Correct answer: "More energy is released when bonds form in the products than is required to break bonds in the reactants; ΔH < 0."
Explanation: An exothermic reaction releases heat because the energy released forming product bonds exceeds the energy required to break reactant bonds, so the enthalpy change is negative. (This is equivalent to saying the total chemical potential energy of the reactants is greater than that of the products.)
Explanation: An exothermic reaction releases heat because the energy released forming product bonds exceeds the energy required to break reactant bonds, so the enthalpy change is negative. (This is equivalent to saying the total chemical potential energy of the reactants is greater than that of the products.)
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