D Question 18
2.5 pts
In an exothermic reaction, the energy of the reactants is greater than the energy of the
products. Which of the following best explains the difference in energy between the
reactants and products?
Chemical energy from the reactants is destroyed during the reaction
Ambient energy is converted to chemical energy during the reaction
Chemical energy from the reactants is released as heat.
Chemical energy in the products is created during the reaction