CLEP Chemistry Practice Test

Category - Chemistry

Which of the following statements describes all exothermic reactions?

  1. Exothermic reactions form gases
  2. Exothermic reactions require a catalyst
  3. The energy of the reactants is lower than the energy of the products
  4. The energy of the reactants is higher than the energy of the products
Explanation

Answer: C - In exothermic reactions, the energy of the reactants is lower than the energy of the products. This is becuase the reaction releases heat, causing the temperature of the products to increase.

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