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What is the primary characteristic of a synthesis reaction?
What is the primary characteristic of a synthesis reaction?
- Energy is released from a molecule
- Simple molecules combine to form more complex molecules (correct)
- Bonds are both made and broken
- Complex molecules break down into simpler ones
What is the process of glycogen breaking down into glucose molecules an example of?
What is the process of glycogen breaking down into glucose molecules an example of?
- Decomposition reaction (correct)
- Metabolism
- Exchange reaction
- Synthesis reaction
What occurs during an exchange reaction?
What occurs during an exchange reaction?
- No bonds are formed or broken
- Only bonds are broken
- Bonds are both made and broken (correct)
- Only bonds are made
What is the example of an exchange reaction given in the text?
What is the example of an exchange reaction given in the text?
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What is another term for a decomposition reaction?
What is another term for a decomposition reaction?
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Which type of chemical reaction involves simple molecules combining to form more complex molecules?
Which type of chemical reaction involves simple molecules combining to form more complex molecules?
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What characterizes a decomposition reaction?
What characterizes a decomposition reaction?
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During which type of reaction are bonds both made and broken?
During which type of reaction are bonds both made and broken?
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Which example best illustrates an exchange reaction?
Which example best illustrates an exchange reaction?
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What distinguishes an exchange reaction from synthesis and decomposition reactions?
What distinguishes an exchange reaction from synthesis and decomposition reactions?
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