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Which of these describes an exothermic reaction?

Aenergy is created in the reaction
Benergy is released by the reaction
Cenergy is absorbed by the reaction
Dno energy is transferred by the reaction.

Verified Answer :

Benergy is released by the reaction 

Exothermic reactions release heat
ENDOthermic absorbs heat

Answer: correct option is B. Energy is released by the reaction

Explanation:

The exothermic reactions are the reactions in which energy is released.The released energy can be in the form of heat or light.

Temperature of the surrounding also increases.

For example:

  • Neutralization reaction between acid and base.

        \(HCl+NaOH\rightarrow NaCl+H_2O\)

Above reaction takes place in the aqueous medium.After the reaction  mixtures becomes hot.

  • Burning of Magnesium ribbon      

       \(Mg(s)+O_2\rightarrow MgO\)

In above reaction energy is released in the form light.