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Question: An exothermic reaction is one in which the reacting substances....

An exothermic reaction is one in which the reacting substances.

A

Have more energy than the products

B

Have less energy than the products

C

Are at a higher temperature than the product

D

None of the above

Answer

Have more energy than the products

Explanation

Solution

For exothermic reactions (dS)(dS).

For endothermic reactions (dS)V,E<0,(dG)T,P<0(dS)_{V,E} < 0,(dG)_{T,P} < 0.