Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 9 - Sections 9.1-9.11 - Exercises - Conceptual Problems - Page 423: 127

Answer

Energy rich implies that the reactants release a lot of energy to the surroundings. This energy is released due to the breakage of weak bonds and formation of strong bonds. The strong bonds of the products require less energy as compared to the weak bonds of the reactants. The energy released during the reaction is difference between these energies.

Work Step by Step

Given above
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.