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The energy of the products is higher than the energy of the reactants in the exothermic reaction

A. True
B. False

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A. True first one right
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Answer:

B. False

Step-by-step explanation:

In an exothermic reaction, the average enthalpy change is a negative value ( loss in energy ).

since enthalpy change of reaction is given by:


{ \boxed{ \triangle H = \triangle(products) - \triangle(reactants)}} \\

❎ when enthalpy energy of products is higher than that of reactants, ∆H will be positive ( endothermic reaction ).

✔ When enthalpy energy of products is lower than that of reactants, ∆H will be negative ( exothermic reaction ).

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