The energy diagram shows the changes in energy during a chemical reaction.
Which statement best describes the total energy change of the system?
Potential energy
M
Reaction progress
O A. The reactants have higher potential energy, and energy is released.
O B. The reactants have lower potential energy, and energy is released.
O C. The reactants have lower potential energy, and energy is
absorbed.
O D. The reactants have higher potential energy, and energy is
absorbed.