The combustion of methane is exothermic. $\text{CH}_4 + 2\text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{CO}_2 + 2\text{H}_2\text{O}$ Which of the following statements about this reaction is correct?
- AThe energy needed to break the bonds in methane and oxygen is greater than the energy released in making new bonds in carbon dioxide and water.
- BThe energy needed to break the bonds in methane and oxygen is less than the energy released in making new bonds in carbon dioxide and water.
- CThe energy released in breaking bonds in methane and oxygen is greater than the energy needed to make new bonds in carbon dioxide and water.
- DThe energy released in breaking bonds in methane and oxygen is less than the energy needed to make new bonds in carbon dioxide and water.