Molecules must (absorb, liberate) energy to break theirbonds and (absorb, liberate) energy when their bonds arereformed.

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Problem 6QAP: n Fig. 10.1, what kind of energy does ball A possess initially when at rest at the top of the hill?...
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Molecules must (absorb, liberate) energy to break their
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reformed.

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