Which of the following best describes an exothermic reaction?(1 point)

Responses

A reaction that releases heat to the surroundings.
A reaction that releases heat to the surroundings.

A reaction that only occurs at high temperatures.
A reaction that only occurs at high temperatures.

A reaction that absorbs heat from the surroundings.
A reaction that absorbs heat from the surroundings.

A reaction that neither absorbs nor releases heat.

1 answer

The option that best describes an exothermic reaction is:

A reaction that releases heat to the surroundings.