Which result occurs during an exothermic reaction?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Light is released into the environment, while heat is absorbed.
Light is released into the environment, while heat is absorbed.

Light and heat are absorbed from the environment.
Light and heat are absorbed from the environment.

Light or heat are released into the environment.
Light or heat are released into the environment.

Heat is released into the environment, while light is absorbed.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Light or heat are released into the environment.

In an exothermic reaction, energy is released, typically in the form of heat, causing the temperature of the surroundings to increase. In some cases, light may also be emitted.