What happens to the potential energy of the molecules in a reaction? A. The potential energy of the products is equal to that of the
reactants.
B. The potential energy of the molecules does not change in a
reaction.
C. The potential energy of the molecules changes during a reaction.
D. The reactants only lose potential energy when forming products.

hi my dude or dudette

it can be observed without changing the identity of the object.

it depends on what substance you're talking about as well as many other factors. in quantum mechanics, the observation of particles affects the observers ability to measure certain properties. for example: you can know the velocity of a particle, but you can't know it's position; or you can know it's position, but not it's velocity. it's like trying to find out where a grain of sand is by throwing other grains of sand at it. once you find out where it is, it's been moved. it's also like trying to find an answer to the question of whether or not a tree falling in a forest makes a sound if nobody is there to hear it. paradoxically, the only way to find out is to be there and hear it.