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How is energy level used in chemistry?
Can you give me an example of how energy level affects a chemical reaction?
Sure, consider the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to form water. This reaction releases a significant amount of energy, which is used to power fuel cells and other devices. The reaction occurs because the energy released by the reaction is greater than the energy required to break the bonds in the reactant molecules. The energy level of the reactants is higher than that of the products, which means that the reaction is exothermic and releases energy.