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What is meant by the term lower in energy? Which is lower in energy, a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gases or liquid water? How do you know? Which of the two is more stable? How do you know?
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The term "lower in energy" refers to a state or configuration of a system that has less potential energy compared to another state or configuration. In the context of chemical reactions, a lower energy state often means that the system is more stable and less Show more…
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