Question

select the correct answer. in a given chemical reaction, the energy of the products is greater than the energy of the reactants. which statement is true for this reaction? a. energy is absorbed in the reaction. b. energy is released in the reaction. c. no energy is transferred in the reaction. d. energy is created in the reaction. e. energy is lost in the reaction.

Explanation:

In a chemical reaction, if product - energy > reactant - energy, it means energy is absorbed from the surroundings to make up the difference. This is an endothermic reaction where energy is taken in. Energy cannot be created or destroyed according to the law of conservation of energy.

Answer:

A. Energy is absorbed in the reaction