The energy diagram shows the changes in energy during a chemical reaction. a
Which statement best describes the total energy change of the system?
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Reaction progress
® A. The products have higher potential energy, and energy is released.
• B. The reactants have higher potential energy, and energy is released.
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C. The products have higher potential energy, and energy is
absorbed.
D. The reactants have higher potential energy, and energy is
absorbed.