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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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In an exothermic reaction, which of the following statements is true regarding heat and energy?
Options
A Heat is absorbed from the surroundings
B q is positive
C The energy of the products is lower than that of the reactants
Correct Answer
D The surroundings cool down
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Exothermic reactions release heat to the surroundings (q is negative), leaving the products at a lower energy state than the reactants.

Hint

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