Question

Which of the following statements is true with regard to this animation?

A. The animation illustrates an exothermic reaction.
B. The animation depicts a process occurring in the nucleus.
C. The animation represents a purely mechanical phenomenon.
D. The animation does not involve any energy changes.

Answer 1

The animation illustrates an exothermic reaction.

Step-by-step explanation:

An exothermic reaction is one in which heat is released to the surroundings. In the given animation, if the reactants have higher bond energy than the products, and the total potential energy of the system decreases as the reaction progresses, then it can be concluded that the animation illustrates an exothermic reaction. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.