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An ionic compound is created, and heat is released in an exothermic reaction. What is the best explanation for why that reaction was exothermic?

a. Anions carry extra heat that is released when they react
b. Cations carry extra heat that is released when they react
c. Energy was required to create the bond
d. Energy was released in creating the bond

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Answer:

energy was release in creating the bond

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