Question
Which example is an exothermic reaction?
Responses
dissolving ammonium nitrate in water
dissolving ammonium nitrate in water
boiling water
boiling water
dissolving sugar in water
dissolving sugar in water
burning a candle
Responses
dissolving ammonium nitrate in water
dissolving ammonium nitrate in water
boiling water
boiling water
dissolving sugar in water
dissolving sugar in water
burning a candle
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The example of an exothermic reaction among the options provided is **burning a candle**.
Exothermic reactions release heat, whereas dissolving ammonium nitrate in water and dissolving sugar in water are endothermic processes that absorb heat. Boiling water is also not exothermic; it involves a phase change that requires heat input.
Exothermic reactions release heat, whereas dissolving ammonium nitrate in water and dissolving sugar in water are endothermic processes that absorb heat. Boiling water is also not exothermic; it involves a phase change that requires heat input.