Reactions that break apart large molecules are involved in catabolism. It is a type of metabolism that releases energy in the process.
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These are decomposition reactions.
Enzymatic proteins are proteins, or enzymes, that speed up chemical reactions in the body. These reactions break apart biological molecules without being changed themselves.
The subatomic particles of the Atom (neutrons, protons, electrons) are released at high velocity. Some of these particles can strike other atoms and cause them to break apart, releasing large amounts of energy; this is called nuclear fission (atoms fissioning into lighter atoms). A self-sustaining fission reaction where atoms break apart, and cause other atoms to break apart, can be created with many radioactive elements such as Plutonium or Uranium in an event called a Chain Reaction.
Heating can increase the kinetic energy of molecules, causing them to move more quickly and potentially break apart into smaller pieces. This can make it easier for the molecules to pass through barriers such as cell membranes or chemical reactions.
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The sum of all the chemical reactions involved in building up of complex molecules is known as anabolism; and the breaking down of molecules is known as catabolism.
These are decomposition reactions.
Enzymatic proteins are proteins, or enzymes, that speed up chemical reactions in the body. These reactions break apart biological molecules without being changed themselves.
The subatomic particles of the Atom (neutrons, protons, electrons) are released at high velocity. Some of these particles can strike other atoms and cause them to break apart, releasing large amounts of energy; this is called nuclear fission (atoms fissioning into lighter atoms). A self-sustaining fission reaction where atoms break apart, and cause other atoms to break apart, can be created with many radioactive elements such as Plutonium or Uranium in an event called a Chain Reaction.
Exergonic reactions release energy, while catabolic processes break down molecules to release energy. Exergonic reactions are often involved in catabolic processes where large molecules are broken down into smaller ones, releasing energy in the process.
Supersonic flights generate high temperatures, which can lead to chemical reactions in the air. The high-speed flow of air around the aircraft can cause molecules to break apart and react with other molecules in the atmosphere. This can create new compounds, such as nitrogen oxides, which can have environmental consequences.
Heating can increase the kinetic energy of molecules, causing them to move more quickly and potentially break apart into smaller pieces. This can make it easier for the molecules to pass through barriers such as cell membranes or chemical reactions.
No. Atoms never, ever break in chemical reactions. Molecules break if you want to see atoms break, look up nuclear reactions
When the temperature of their environment increases, molecules move faster and have more energy. This can cause them to vibrate, rotate, or even break apart, leading to changes in their physical state or chemical reactions.
Yes, catabolic reactions release energy as they break down molecules.