Higher: Chemistry: what does it mean if the energy of the products on a potential energy diagram is lower than that of the reactants

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what does it mean if the energy of the products on a potential energy diagram is lower than that of the reactants

Marilyn Bob-Manuel 3ekt · Accepted Answer

energy is released to the surroundings as the reaction proceeds, it is an exothermic reaction.

What does it mean if the energy of the products on a potential energy diagram is lower than that of the reactants