Answer
This is an exergonic reaction because the amount of energy retained in the final products is less than that contained in the combined reactants.
Work Step by Step
Chemical reactions in the body are classified as either exergonic or endergonic. When food is broken down in metabolic reactions in the body, for instance, the breaking of chemical bonds releases energy which is utilized to power the activities of living-- walking, working, breathing,speaking etc . An exergonic reaction is one in which the potential energy state of the products is lower than the potential energy state of the reactants.
