Why do the electrons in water and carbon dioxide have so little chemical energy?   Because there are oxygen atoms in these molecules.  The high electronegativity of oxygen pulls the electrons to low energy levels.    Because they are the end products of cellular respiration and this is the only place where these molecules are produced.   Because animals and plants release carbon dioxide and water into the atmosphere.     All of the above

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Why do the electrons in water and carbon dioxide have so little chemical energy?

 

Because there are oxygen atoms in these molecules.  The high electronegativity of oxygen pulls the electrons to low energy levels. 

 

Because they are the end products of cellular respiration and this is the only place where these molecules are produced.

 

Because animals and plants release carbon dioxide and water into the atmosphere.  

 

All of the above

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