Non metal atoms got this from google btw
There are several ways to give an object potential energy. One can move the object against the force of gravity to increase. One can also stretch an object out or put pressure on it.
Exothermic reaction is where there is release of energy during a reaction
The enthalpy of exothermic reaction is negative
The relation between energy of products, reactants and enthalpy of reaction is
Enthalpy of reaction = sum of enthalpy of formation of products - sum of enthalpy of formation of reactants
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As enthalpy of reaction is negative, it means the enthalpy of products is less than the enthalpy of reactants so answer is
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In an exothermic reaction the energy of the product is less than the energy of the reactants.
