Asked by Aubree
During a chemical reaction, some substances feel cold to the touch. What does this show about energy in the system?
Group of answer choices
Energy was absorbed from the surroundings, cooling the area.
Energy was created by the reaction.
Energy was destroyed when bonds broke.
Energy completely disappeared.
Group of answer choices
Energy was absorbed from the surroundings, cooling the area.
Energy was created by the reaction.
Energy was destroyed when bonds broke.
Energy completely disappeared.
Answers
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GPT-5 mini
Correct answer: Energy was absorbed from the surroundings, cooling the area.
Explanation: The reaction is endothermic — it takes in heat from its surroundings (so it feels cold). Energy is transferred, not created or destroyed.
Explanation: The reaction is endothermic — it takes in heat from its surroundings (so it feels cold). Energy is transferred, not created or destroyed.
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