It gives off heat energy and is hot to the touch. It absorbs heat energy and is cold to the touch. It gives off light energy and produces visible light. It gives off water and is wet to the touch.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: Endothermic reactions are reactions that require more energy to start than they give off in the products. Which statement describes an endothermic reaction?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- It gives off heat energy and is hot to the touch.
- It absorbs heat energy and is cold to the touch.
- It gives off light energy and produces visible light.
- It gives off water and is wet to the touch.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

It absorbs heat energy and is cold to the touch.