29. Cold packs are designed to become very cold when activated. When the pack is activated, a chemical reaction occurs to make the temperature of the cold pack decrease. What must be true of this chemical reaction? A. The reaction releases energy to its surroundings. B. The products and reactants have the same amount of energy. C. The products have less energy than the reactants. D. The reaction absorbs energy from its surroundings.

Sasha has just gotten a new job in a nearby city. after comparison shopping, she found that renting a nice two-bedroom apartment would cost around $800 per month. her utilities would cost about $150 per month. sasha has enough money saved for a down payment, and she found that she can buy a three-bedroom house or condo with a mortgage payment of $1,000 per month, including taxes and homeowner's insurance. her utilities would cost about $200 per month. what is the advantage of buying the house over renting the apartment?