Question

question 20 of 27 which is characteristic of an exothermic reaction? a. material absorbs heat from its surroundings. b. molecules in a material become more orderly. c. material releases heat to its surroundings. d. molecules in a material become less orderly.

Explanation:

Exothermic reactions release heat to the surroundings. Option A is for endothermic reactions. Molecular order (options B and D) is related to entropy and not the defining characteristic of exothermic reactions.

Answer:

C. Material releases heat to its surroundings.