Why is this reaction exothermic?
Refer to the bonds formed and the bonds broken
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chemical reaction that release energy are called exothermic.In exothermic reaction more energy is released when the bonds are formed in the product than is used to break the bonds in the reactants
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Because more energy is released when the products are formed than is used to break up the reactants, this reaction is exothermic.
Bond breaking is an endothermic process, because it requires energy. Bond forming is an exothermic process, because it releases energy.
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