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The bonds in the reactants of a chemical reaction store 710 kj of potential energy.The bonds in the products of the reaction store 641 kj of potential energy. Is the reaction endothermic or exothermic? explain please

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Answer:

Exothermic

Step-by-step explanation:

Well as we can, see the energy decreases when it changes from reactant to product.

Endothermic reactions involve the absorption of energy from the surroundings (meaning there would be in an increase in energy)

Exothermic reactions involve the energy being released into the surroundings (meaning there would be a lost in energy)

Therefore, the reaction is exothermic.

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