In an exothermic reaction, the energy of the reactants is greater than the energy of
the products. Which of the following best explains the difference in energy between the
reactants and products?
F
Chemical energy from the reactants is destroyed during the reaction.
G Ambient energy is converted to chemical energy during the reaction.
H Chemical energy from the reactants is released as heat.
J
Chemical energy in the products is created during the reaction.
If the energy content in the reactants is higher than the products, that means that the reaction must be giving away energy. So, in other words, chemical energy from the reactants must be released as heat.
