Question
What does it mean for a reaction to release energy?(1 point)
The activation energy of the reaction is positive.
The relative potential energy of the reaction is positive.
The relative potential energy of the reaction is negative.
The activation energy of the reaction is negative.
The activation energy of the reaction is positive.
The relative potential energy of the reaction is positive.
The relative potential energy of the reaction is negative.
The activation energy of the reaction is negative.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
For a reaction to release energy, it typically means that the relative potential energy of the products is lower than that of the reactants. Therefore, the correct answer is:
**The relative potential energy of the reaction is negative.**
This indicates that energy is released during the reaction, usually in the form of heat.
**The relative potential energy of the reaction is negative.**
This indicates that energy is released during the reaction, usually in the form of heat.