Which statement about the reaction that forms water is correct?

Responses

The reaction is exothermic because the total energy absorbed in the reactants is greater than the energy released by the products.
The reaction is endothermic because the total energy absorbed in the reactants is greater than the energy released by the products.
The reaction is exothermic because the total energy released by the products is greater than the energy absorbed in the reactants.
The reaction is endothermic because the total energy released by the products is greater than the energy absorbed in the reactants

The reaction is exothermic because the total energy released by the products is greater than the energy absorbed in the reactants.