Question

In an exothermic reaction, the energy stored in the chemical bonds of the reactants is: (A) less than the energy stored in the bonds of the products. (B) equal to the total amount of energy released. (C) equal to the energy stored in the bonds of the products. (D) greater than the energy stored in the bonds of the products. My teacher told me it was A because of the idea with energy in - energy out. But when I searched it up, it was explained to be D. Which one is right?

Answer 1

Answer:

(D) greater than the energy stored in the bonds of the products.

Explanation:

Exothermic reaction refer to those reactions in which energy is released to the surrounding, unlike endothermic reactions where energy is absorbed from the surroundings.

In exothermic reactions, the change in energy; ΔH less than zero. That is, they are negative.

ΔH = H (products) - H (reactants)

For ΔH to have a negative value, it means the energy of reactant must be greater than the energy of products.

This means the correct option is;

(D) greater than the energy stored in the bonds of the products.