Left-side Graph Right-side Graph Any reaction that releases more energy to the surroundings as it proceeds. Ice from the freezer's dispenser falls on your kitchen floor and melts into a little cold puddle of water. Combustion reaction of a match burning in the presence of oxygen. A system that "feels cold or cool" to the touch.

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It looks like you are categorizing different scenarios and reactions based on their thermal properties and energy changes. Here’s how you might categorize the items you've mentioned:

Left-side Graph (Endothermic Processes):

  1. Ice from the freezer's dispenser falls on your kitchen floor and melts into a little cold puddle of water.

    • This is an endothermic process because it absorbs heat from the surroundings to melt the ice, leading to a cool sensation.
  2. A system that "feels cold or cool" to the touch.

    • This is typically indicative of an endothermic reaction where heat is absorbed from the environment, making the surface feel cool.

Right-side Graph (Exothermic Processes):

  1. Combustion reaction of a match burning in the presence of oxygen.
    • This is an exothermic process as it releases energy in the form of heat and light when the match burns.

Summary:

  • Endothermic (Left-side): Melting ice from the freezer, cooling sensation.
  • Exothermic (Right-side): Combustion of a match.

This categorization helps to understand the energy exchange and temperature changes associated with each scenario.