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Energy

Question 1 • TX-Chemistry B-CR

Which scenario would adhere to the law of conservation of energy?

Answer
A
Energy is created when water freezes.
B
Energy is destroyed when sugar is burned.
C
Energy stays inside molecules permanently.
D
Energy is transferred when atoms are rearranged.

Explanation

The law of conservation of energy says energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can be transferred or transformed. When atoms are rearranged in a chemical change, energy may move between the substances and their surroundings. Therefore, “Energy is transferred when atoms are rearranged” is the scenario that follows the law.

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