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Exothermic reaction
/ɛɡzəðˈɜːmɪk ɹɪˈakʃən/
/ɛɡzəðˈɜːmɪk ɹɪˈækʃən/Exothermic reaction
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exotherme Reaktion, Wärme freisetzende chemische Reaktion
a chemical reaction that releases heat energy to its surroundings, typically resulting in a temperature increase
Example
Combustion of propane in a gas stove is an exothermic reaction that releases heat and light.
The rusting of iron ( Fe ) in the presence of oxygen ( O₂ ) is an exothermic reaction, releasing heat over time.
Many biological processes, such as cellular respiration, involve exothermic reactions that release energy for metabolic functions.
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