Question

In a given chemical reaction, the energy of the products is less than the energy of the reactants. Which statement is true for this chemical reaction?

A. Energy is absorbed in the reaction.
B. Energy is released in the reaction.
C. There is no transfer of energy in the reaction.
D. Energy is lost in the reaction.

Answer 1

D. Energy is lost in the reaction.

Answer 2

A is the right answer since the Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, so therefore it must be absorbed