Which of the following is true for all exergonic reactions?

A) The products have more total energy than the reactants.

B) The reaction proceeds with a net release of free energy.

C) The reaction goes only in a forward direction: all reactants will be converted to products, but no products will be converted to reactants.

D) A net input of energy from the surroundings is required for the reactions to proceed.

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Ana Donovan

3 February, 08:38

Which of the following is true for all exergonic reactions?

A) The products have more total energy than the reactants.

B) The reaction proceeds with a net release of free energy.

C) The reaction goes only in a forward direction: all reactants will be converted to products, but no products will be converted to reactants.

D) A net input of energy from the surroundings is required for the reactions to proceed.

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Victoria Patrick · Answer 1

The answer is; B

All exergonic reaction release free energy into their surrounding environment. This is because the energy level of the reactants is higher than that of the products, therefore there is a negative delta in a change of energy. Exergonic reactions occur spontaneously.