Question

1. when wood is burned, the process is exothermic. what does the word exothermic mean in this sentence?

a. energy is absorbed.
b. fire breaks down the wood into ashes.
c. energy is released.
d. oxygen is produced.

Explanation:

In chemistry, an exothermic process is one where energy (in the form of heat) is released. When wood burns, it releases heat and light energy. Option a is for endothermic processes (energy absorption). Option b describes a general outcome of burning but not the meaning of exothermic. Option d is incorrect as oxygen is consumed, not produced, in combustion (burning of wood).

Answer:

C. Energy is released.