Which of the following statements best describes an exergonic reaction?
A) The products have more total energy than the reactants.
B) The reaction proceeds with a net release of free energy.
C) The reaction goes only in a forward direction: all reactants will be converted to products, but no products will be converted to reactants.
D) A net input of energy from the surroundings is required for the reaction to proceed.

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Exergonic reactions are characterized by a net release of free energy, meaning the energy of the products is less than the energy of the reactants, making the process energetically favorable.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes an Exergonic Reaction