Question

Complete the sentences by selecting the correct term:
An _(1) reaction releases heat energy to its surroundings, causing a temperature increase, while an _(2) reaction absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.

A. Exothermic
B. Endothermic
C. Oxidation
D. Catalyst

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
An **(1) exothermic** reaction releases heat energy to its surroundings, causing a temperature increase, while an **(2) endothermic** reaction absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.

So the completed sentences are:
An **A. Exothermic** reaction releases heat energy to its surroundings, causing a temperature increase, while an **B. Endothermic** reaction absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.

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