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Exothermic reaction
/ɛɡzəðˈɜːmɪk ɹɪˈakʃən/
/ɛɡzəðˈɜːmɪk ɹɪˈækʃən/Exothermic reaction
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a chemical reaction that releases heat energy to its surroundings, typically resulting in a temperature increase
Example
In an exothermic reaction, the enthalpy change (ΔH) is negative, indicating a release of heat to the surroundings.
