Question

Which of the following BEST describes the energy involved in an exothermic chemical reaction before the reaction? (Pick only one answer choice!)
A. The energy was stored in chemical bonds.
B. The energy was created during the reaction.
C. The energy was available in the environment.
D. The energy was destroyed immediately during the reaction.

*I'm sure that B. and D. are incorrect since energy can neither be created nor destroyed.*

Answer 1

I believe that the answer is A.