Question

reactant p contains 50 j of energy, and reactant q contains 35.3 j of energy. the reactants combine to form product pq, which contains 104 j of energy. what is the energy transformation? energy is absorbed because the product has more energy than the reactants have. energy is absorbed because the product has less energy than the reactants have. energy is lost because the product has more energy than the reactants have. energy is lost because the product has less energy than the reactants have.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total reactant energy

$50 + 35.3=85.3$ J

Step2: Compare with product energy

Product energy is 104 J. Since $104>85.3$, energy is absorbed as product has more energy.

Answer:

A. Energy is absorbed because the product has more energy than the reactants have.