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In an exothermic reaction, what is the relationship between the energy absorbed by reactants and released by products?

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The energies absorbed and released are equal.

The energy absorbed by reactants is greater.

The energy released by products is greater.

There is no energy involved in the reaction.

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The energy released by products is greater.

In an exothermic reaction reactants have higher energy than products; the excess energy is released to the surroundings.