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: 
 A. endothermic, in which energy is absorbed
 B. endothermic, in which energy is released
 C. exothermic, in which energy is absorbed
 D. exothermic, in which energy is released 
Answer: D