Question detail
Which of the following best describes the principle of energy conservation in chemical reactions?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Key ideas in chemistry
Question
- A. Energy can be transformed but not created or destroyed.
- B. Energy can be created from reactants.
- C. Energy is always lost during reactions.
- D. Energy can be gained from products.
Answer
The correct option is Energy can be transformed but not created or destroyed.. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to apply conservation of energy to explain that energy cannot be created or destroyed during a chemical reaction in the subtopic Universal chemistry ideas.
Explanation
The correct option is Energy can be transformed but not created or destroyed.. Energy can be transformed but not created or destroyed. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to apply conservation of energy to explain that energy cannot be created or destroyed during a chemical reaction. This belongs to the subtopic Universal chemistry ideas within Key ideas in chemistry, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Universal chemistry ideas.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Energy Conservation
Students often think that energy can be created or destroyed during a chemical reaction.
Emphasize that energy is conserved in chemical reactions, meaning it can only change forms but cannot be created or destroyed.
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