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If the temperature changes in a chemical reaction, what has occurred?

A. Energy was transferred
B. Energy was created
C. There was no energy transfer
D. Energy was destoryed

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A. Energy was transferred

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Answer: Option (A) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

There are two types of reactions, one is exothermic and another is endothermic.

On increasing the temperature in a reaction, the energy of molecules increases and hence there will be transfer of energy from molecules to the atmosphere.

On decreasing the temperature in a reaction, the molecules will absorb energy from the atmosphere.

Thus, it can be concluded that if the temperature changes in a chemical reaction, then energy was transferred.

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