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A burner in a gas stove breaks propane and oxygen up to form carbon dioxide and water, thereby heating a home. Which part is the source of the activation energy required, and is this reaction endothermic or exothermic?(1 point)

The burning propane gas provides the energy to perform the reaction. The reaction is exothermic.

The burning propane gas provides the energy to perform the reaction. The reaction is endothermic.

The flame from the burner provides the energy to perform the reaction. The reaction is exothermic.

The flame from the burner provides the energy to perform the reaction. The reaction is endothermic.

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The flame from the burner provides the energy to perform the reaction. The reaction is exothermic.

The flame (spark/ignition) supplies the activation energy to start breaking bonds; overall combustion of propane releases net energy as heat.