A solid is produced. Energy is released. Energy is absorbed. Equal numbers of molecules are on both sides of the arrow.
Which of the statements is the most accurate in describing the chemical equation shown below? 2H_{2}(g) + O_{2}(g) -> 2H_{2}O(g) + energy

Options:
- A solid is produced.
- Energy is released.
- Energy is absorbed.
- Equal numbers of molecules are on both sides of the arrow.

Energy is released.