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

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

1 answer

A fire is an example of d. exothermic; leaving the system.

In an exothermic reaction, heat is released into the surroundings, indicating that the energy is leaving the system.