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The energy required to start a chemical reaction is ___

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activation

Front

Energy is ______ when bonds break.

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absorbed

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In a _____ reaction, the products have more energy than the reactants.

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endergonic

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Energy is _____ when new bonds form.

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released

Front

An _______ reaction is when more energy is absorbed than is released. This energy can be in the form of light, heat, electricity, etc.

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endergonic

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What is an exothermic reaction?

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A reaction that releases energy, usually in the form of heat.

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What is an endothermic reaction?

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A reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings.

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Define activation energy.

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The minimum energy required to initiate a chemical reaction.

Front

What happens to energy during bond formation?

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Energy is released.

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What happens to energy during bond breaking?

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Energy is absorbed.