What sign (+ or -) is given to exothermic reaction ?
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By convention, the heat released in a chemical reaction is denoted by negative sign, while the heat absorbed in a reaction is denoted by positive sign. Since in exothermic reactions heat is evolved, therefore negative sign (-) is used to denote endothermic reactions.
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A (-) sign is given to exothermic reactions where heat is evolved.
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