Question

In an endothermic reaction, the ______ have more energy than the _______.

A. reactants, products
B. surroundings, products
C. products, reactants
D. reactants, surroundings

Answer 1

a. the reactants to the surroundings.

That is because in an exothermic reaction, energy is being released.

Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

If the products have a higher energy level than the reactants then the reaction is endothermic.

In an endothermic reaction, the reaction mixture absorbs heat from the surroundings. Therefore, the products will have a higher energy than the reactants and ΔH will be positive.

In an exothermic reaction, the reaction mixture releases heat to the surroundings. Therefore, the products will have a lower energy than the reactants and ΔH will be negative.