Here's a problem to solve: Two chemicals are mixed together in a beaker that is sitting in an ice water bath. The ice in the water melts as the chemicals react for one minute. What type of reaction is taking place?

Among the 4 following options, which is the correct answer?

- A: endothermic, in which energy is absorbed
 
- B: endothermic, in which energy is released
 
- C: exothermic, in which energy is absorbed
 
- D: exothermic, in which energy is released
 