If the energy change of a reaction (OE)is positive, then
A)the reactants had more energy than the products.
B)the products had more energy than reactants.
C)no energy was added to the reaction.
D)the reactants had the same energy as the products.
E)energy has been released as a byproduct.

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A positive energy change indicates that the products have more energy than the reactants, meaning energy was absorbed during the reaction.

If the Energy Change of a Reaction (OE)is Positive, Then