In a certain chemical reaction, the bond energy of the products is 67 kJ and that of the reactants is 52 kJ. Because energy is conserved, how much
potential energy does the system release or absorb?
O A. The reaction uses up 15 kJ of energy from the reaction system.
B. The reaction creates 15 kJ of energy when bonds form.
C. The reaction system absorbs 15 kJ of energy from the
surroundings.
O D. The surroundings absorb 15 kJ of potential energy.