Question
C2H2 + 3H2 > 2CH4
This reaction of exothermic. What does that mean?
The reaction does not consume or produce energy
It would occur without additional energy
It would not occur without additional energy
The reaction absorbs energy as it occurs
This reaction of exothermic. What does that mean?
The reaction does not consume or produce energy
It would occur without additional energy
It would not occur without additional energy
The reaction absorbs energy as it occurs
Answers
GPT-4o mini
When a reaction is described as exothermic, it means that the reaction releases energy, usually in the form of heat, as it proceeds. In the context of your options, the correct interpretation would be:
**It would occur without additional energy.**
This indicates that the reaction can proceed spontaneously once it is initiated, as the release of energy helps to sustain the process. The other options do not accurately describe an exothermic reaction.
**It would occur without additional energy.**
This indicates that the reaction can proceed spontaneously once it is initiated, as the release of energy helps to sustain the process. The other options do not accurately describe an exothermic reaction.