Question

Which of the following best describes the relationship between products and reactants in an exothermic reaction? ( 1 points)
Answer

The potential energy of the products is greater than the potential energy of the reactants.

The reactants are simple compounds, and the product is a more complex compound.

The potential energy of the products is less than the potential energy of the reactants.

The reactants are water and an ionic salt, and the products are H+ ions and OH- ions.

Answer 1

C. should be it because thermodynamically a reaction only proceeds if the reactants move towards a more stable status, that is when they have lesser energy. (remember the activation energy curve if you have read it?)