The option B is correct option. Which is release of heat and/or light energy .
According to the definition of exothermic reaction :
An exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that releases energy by light or heat.
From definition option B (release of heat and/or light energy) indicates that an exothermic reaction has taken place.
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Answer: Option (B) is the correct answer.
Explanation:
An exothermic reaction is defined as the chemical reaction in which there occurs release of heat.
For example, [tex]A + B \rightarrow AB + Heat[/tex]
In an exothermic reaction, energy of reactants is more than the energy of products.
Whereas an endothermic reaction is defined as a chemical reaction in which heat is absorbed by reactant molecules.
For example, [tex]A + B + Heat \rightarrow AB[/tex]
In endothermic reaction, energy of reactant molecules is less than the energy of products.
Thus, we can conclude that release of heat and/or light energy indicates that an exothermic reaction has taken place.
