Question

In terms of energy, how would you classify the following chemical reaction? 2CuO + 315 kJ → 2Cu + O2

A. exothermic
B. endothermic
C. both endothermic and exothermic
D. neither endothermic nor exothermic

Answer 1

Answer: The reaction 2CuO + 315 kJ → 2Cu + O2 is an endothermic reaction. (Option B)

Step-by-step explanation: In order to determine what type of reaction is occurring above, you need to know that if heat is being released then it is an exothermic reaction. It can be determined if it would be on the product side. Whilst, if the heat is being absorbed, it would be an endothermic reaction and it would be on the side of the reactants.

Answer 2

"Endothermic" is the way among the following choices given that you would classify the following chemical reaction, in terms of energy. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B". I hope that the answer has come to your help.