Question

Which of the following best describes the relationship between products and reactants in an exothermic reaction?
Answer
a) The potential energy of the products is greater than the potential energy of the reactants.
b) The reactants are simple compounds, and the product is a more complex compound.
c) The potential energy of the products is less than the potential energy of the reactants.
d) The reactants are water and an ionic salt, and the products are H+ ions and OH- ions.

Answer 1

The best description for the relationship between the products and the reactants in an exothermic reaction is C. The potential energy of the products is less than the potential energy of the reactants.

Answer 2

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. The relationship between products and reactants in an exothermic reaction would be that  the potential energy of the products is less than the potential energy of the reactants. Hope this answers the question.