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.

Question

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.

GinnyAnswer · Answer

In a chemical reaction where products possess greater energy than the reactants, energy is absorbed, making this an endothermic reaction. A common example is photosynthesis. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-05

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