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What happens to the energy release of an exothermic reaction?

1.It increases the bond energy of the reactants.
2.It is released to the surroundings.
3.It raises the temperature of the reactants.

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Answer:

2.It is released to the surroundings.

Step-by-step explanation:

In an exothermic reaction, the energy released is to the environment. At the end of the reaction, the surrounding becomes hotter than the system where the reaction is taking place.

  • Heat is liberated to the surrounding in an exothermic change.
  • At the end of this change, the surrounding becomes hotter.
  • Examples are combustion, dissolution of substances, etc.
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