Question
C2H2 + 3H2 → 2CH4
This reaction is exothermic. What does that mean?
A. It would not occur without additional energy
B. The reaction does not consume or produce energy
C. The reaction absorbs energy as it occurs
D. It would occur without additional energy
This reaction is exothermic. What does that mean?
A. It would not occur without additional energy
B. The reaction does not consume or produce energy
C. The reaction absorbs energy as it occurs
D. It would occur without additional energy
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that the reaction is exothermic means that it releases energy as it occurs. Therefore, the correct answer is:
**D. It would occur without additional energy.**
Exothermic reactions typically release energy in the form of heat, which can make the reaction proceed without needing any extra energy input.
**D. It would occur without additional energy.**
Exothermic reactions typically release energy in the form of heat, which can make the reaction proceed without needing any extra energy input.