If the products of a reaction have a higher Gibbs free energy than the reactants, which of the following statements are true? Select all that apply.
A) The products are more stable than the reactants.
B) The products are less stable than the reactants.
C) The reaction has consumed more energy than it released.
D) The reaction is endergonic.
E) $\Delta$G for the reaction is negative.

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If the products have a higher Gibbs free energy than the reactants, it means the products are less stable (B), the reaction consumed more energy than it released (C), and the reaction is endergonic (D).

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