Question

ire is an example of ________________ reaction, because heat is _____________ the system.



a
exothermic; leaving
b
exothermic; entering
c
endothermic; entering
d
endothermic; leaving

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

**a** exothermic; leaving

An exothermic reaction is one that releases heat to the surroundings, meaning heat is leaving the system.