Question

If a chemical reaction is exothermic, the temperature would –


A increase as chemical bonds are broken.increase as chemical bonds are broken.
B decrease as chemical bonds are formed.decrease as chemical bonds are formed.
C increase as chemical bonds are formed.increase as chemical bonds are formed.
D decrease as chemical bonds are broken.

Answer 1

In an exothermic reaction, energy is released into the surroundings, often resulting in an increase in temperature. This happens when chemical bonds are formed, as forming bonds releases energy.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

**C: increase as chemical bonds are formed.**