Question 7 (1 point)

Question

In a chemical reaction, energy is conserved. The Law of Conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed. Which statement describes what it means for energy to be conserved?

a
Energy released by the reaction is gained by the surroundings.
b
Energy released by the reaction disappears.
c
Energy gained by the reaction is new energy.
d
Energy gained by a reaction must be taken from another reaction.

Answer 1

a
Energy released by the reaction is gained by the surroundings.