which result occurs during an exothermic reaction?
A ) light is released into the environment, while heat is absorbed
B ) light and heat are absorbed from the environment
C ) heat is released into the environment, while light is absorbed
D ) light or heat are released into the environment
D ) light or heat are released into the environment
Exothermic reactions involve the release of energy to the surroundings, typically in the form of heat, but light can also be released in some exothermic processes, such as combustion or certain chemiluminescent reactions.