Question

Which statement about exothermic reactions is accurate?
a.As reactants form products, the potential energy decreases.
b.As reactants form products, the potential energy increases.
c.Thermal energy is transferred from the product to the reacting substances.
d.Thermal energy is transferred from the surroundings to the reacting substances.

Answer 1

Option A. Exothermic reactions RELEASE energy, so the potential energy of the products will be less than the energy of the reactants.