The same volumes and concentrations of dilute hydrochloric acid and aqueous sodium hydroxide are combined. The temperatures of the solutions are given below. Dilute hydrochloric acid: $26~^\circ\text{C}$ Aqueous sodium hydroxide: $26~^\circ\text{C}$ Mixture of dilute hydrochloric acid and aqueous sodium hydroxide: $33~^\circ\text{C}$ Which statement describes the reaction?
- AEnergy is released and the products have less energy than the reactants.
- BEnergy is released and the products have more energy than the reactants.
- CEnergy is absorbed and the products have less energy than the reactants.
- DEnergy is absorbed and the products have more energy than the reactants.