In an exothermic reaction the enthalpy change, delta H, is
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. negative
- Step 1: Heat is released to the surroundings, so the products have lower enthalpy. Answer: negative. Why not the others: positive: That is for an endothermic reaction. zero: Energy is released. equal to the activation energy: That is a different quantity.
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