Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 3 - Matter and Energy - Exercises - Questions - Page 86: 22

Answer

An exothermic reaction is one that releases energy.

Work Step by Step

In this kind of reaction, the energy of the reactants is higher than that of the products. The remaining energy is released into the environment.
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