Endothermic reactions absorb a lot of energy. Exothermic reactions give off a lot of energy. Which type of reaction has a higher activation energy? Which one takes more energy to break up the bonds of the reactants?

Question

Responses-

a- Exothermic reactions have a higher activation energy. Endothermic reactions require more energy to break up the bonds of the reactants.

b- Exothermic reactions have a higher activation energy. Exothermic reactions require more energy to break up the bonds of the reactants.

c- Endothermic reactions have a higher activation energy. Endothermic reactions require more energy to break up the bonds of the reactants.

d- Endothermic reactions have a higher activation energy. Exothermic reactions require more energy to break up the bonds of the reactants.

Answer 1

c- Endothermic reactions have a higher activation energy. Endothermic reactions require more energy to break up the bonds of the reactants.