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MCQ
The energy needed to break the bonds of the reactant molecules is:
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A Released to the surroundings
B Converted to light
C Not involved in a reaction
D Absorbed from the surroundings
Explanation

Breaking bonds always requires energy, which is absorbed from the surroundings.

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