For a chemical bond to form:
A. the process must be exothermic, releasing energy upon bond formation.
B. the total energy of the system must be higher in the bonded state than in the nonbonded state.
C. one of the atoms must be more electronegative than the other.
D. the process must consume more energy than it takes to break the bond.
E. the temperature of the system must be low, slowing the molecular motion of the atoms.
A
You might also like to view...
Penguins and alcids are ecological equivalents. Describe what is meant by ecological equivalency and explain why you think it may arise
What will be an ideal response?
The ultimate source of all energy in a terrestrial ecosystem is ____
a. the organic matter in all the organisms of the ecosystem b. electrons from water molecules c. sunlight d. ATP e. inorganic mineral ions in the soil
Biotic potential is controlled by all of the
following factors EXCEPT a. the age of individuals within the population. b. the resources available for each individual. c. fecundity rate. d. environmental disturbances. e. all of these control biotic potential
When you eat a hamburger, you are eating at which trophic level?
A. level 1 B. level 2 C. level 3 D. level 4