Question

what do you mean by an exothermic reaction

Answer 1

in exothermic reaction heat is realeased

Answer 2

Hello...!!!

The reactions in which heat is released along with the formation of products are called exothermic reactions.

•For example:
i.) The burning of natural gas.
CH^4 + O^2 ---->CO^2 + H^2O

ii.) Respiration is an exothermic process.

iii.) The decomposition of vegetable matter into compost is also an example of exothermic reaction.

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