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What occurs in an exergonic reaction, and what type of energy is given off?
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In an exergonic reaction, the energy required to break bonds is less than the energy released from new bonds; the energy given off is usually in the form of light.
Explanation: An exergonic reaction releases energy as it forms new bonds, because the atoms have a greater energy drop when they come together to form products than when they're in the reactants; this energy difference manifests as light among other forms of energy.