Question

Would the following reaction be endothermic or exothermic? Why?

CH4 + 02 --> CO2 + H2O + Energy
A. Exothermic because energy is a reactant
B. Endothermic because energy is a reactant
C. Endothermic because energy is a product
D. Exothermic because energy is a product

Answer 1

Exothermic because energy is a product

Step-by-step explanation:

Since energy is a product, heat was released, meaning that the reaction is exothermic.