Question: Two chemicals are mixed together in a beaker that is sitting in an ice water bath. The ice in the water melts as the chemicals react for one minute. What type of reaction is taking place?
Options:
endothermic, in which energy is absorbed
endothermic, in which energy is released
exothermic, in which energy is absorbed
exothermic, in which energy is released
Answer: exothermic, in which energy is released