Consider the Following Energy Diagram for a Reaction

question 20

Multiple Choice

Consider the following energy diagram for a reaction. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the graph?

• A) The energy of the products is less than that of the reactants, so the reaction is endothermic.
• B) The energy of the products is greater than that of the reactants, so the reaction is endothermic.
• C) The energy of the products is less than that of the reactants, so the reaction is exothermic.
• D) The energy of the products is greater than that of the reactants, so the reaction is exothermic.

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