How will an energy diagram look for an exothermic reaction?

the reactants and products will be at the same potential energy

the reactants are at a higher potential energy compared to the products

the reactants are at a lower potential energy compared to the products

there will not be an activation energy barrier

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How will an energy diagram look for an exothermic reaction?



the reactants and products will be at the same potential energy 



the reactants are at a higher potential energy compared to the products 



the reactants are at a lower potential energy compared to the products 



there will not be an activation energy barrier

theeric · Answer

Hi, what do you know about "exothermic reactions"?

anonymous · Answer

to be honest nothing ._.

theeric · Answer

Haha, that's everyone's starting point.

Exo is like "outside," like "exit" and "exoskeleton."
It lets $energy$ out. The reaction lets energy out.

Are you good with that so far?

anonymous · Answer

sir i just want to graduate from high school and have a very succeful life please answer this question for the love of god

theeric · Answer

Haha, I won't just give an answer... I will help you get to it, if you want.

anonymous · Answer

yes

theeric · Answer

So, you start with some reactants.

After the reactants, you have the heat and the products (meaning the products have less energy to themselves).

Does that help?