What is the Relationship Between Molecule Stability and Reactivity?

[shawonna23]

Homework Statement

In general when comparing two molecules,

Choose one answer.

a. the more stable molecule can produce more ATP.
b. the less stable molecule has less energy.
c. the more stable molecule is larger.
d. the less stable molecule is more likely to react.

Homework Equations

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The Attempt at a Solution

D. THE LESS STABLE MOLECULE IS MORE LIKELY TO REACT

--->A molecule will react until it reaches stability...For example, free radicals are unstable molecules.

 

[redpenguin]

Answer D. Instability generally makes a molecule more reactive than a molecule that is already satisfied.

 

[shawonna23]

Thanks!