Exothermic Reactions
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Want to understand what
exothermic means?
• Latin Comes to the rescue!
•Ex- out of
•En- into
•Therm - related to heat
Exothermic Reaction
• An exothermic
reaction is a
chemical reaction
which is followed
by evolution of
heat; i.e., heat is
given out when
this reaction
takes place.
Endothermic Reaction
• An endothermic
reactions is a
chemical reaction
where heat from
the surroundings
is absorbed.
• Photosynthesis is
an example
Exothemic Equation
Reaction of Chemicals / Substances ⇒ Products + Heat (Energy)
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Some Examples
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