Chemical Reactions and Energy

What is the result when a chemical reaction releases energy to its surroundings?

A. The surrounding environment gets colder

B. The surrounding environment gets warmer

C. The surrounding environment remains the same temperature

D. The surrounding environment disappears

The correct answer is B. The surrounding environment gets warmer.

When a chemical reaction releases energy to its surroundings, it is an exothermic reaction. During an exothermic reaction, energy is released in the form of heat, causing the surrounding environment to get warmer. This is because the reactants have a higher energy level than the products, and the excess energy is released into the surroundings.