Which of the following statements is NOT true about an exothermic reaction. O A. Exothermic reactions release (give off) heat. B. Exothermic reactions absorb (take up) heat. O C. The reactants have more potential energy than the products. OD. Exothermic reactions can be used to produce energy (like heat and electricity).

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Which statement is not true about an exothermic reaction.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about an exothermic reaction.
O A. Exothermic reactions release (give off) heat.
O B. Exothermic reactions absorb (take up) heat.
O C. The reactants have more potential energy than the products.
D. Exothermic reactions can be used to produce energy (like heat and
electricity).
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following statements is NOT true about an exothermic reaction. O A. Exothermic reactions release (give off) heat. O B. Exothermic reactions absorb (take up) heat. O C. The reactants have more potential energy than the products. D. Exothermic reactions can be used to produce energy (like heat and electricity).
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