Question

Is a burning fire endothermic or exothermic? How do you know?(1 point)

A burning fire is endothermic because a lot of heat is given off as the wood is converted into carbon dioxide and water.

A burning fire is exothermic because a lot of heat needs to be applied in the form of fire to break the bonds of the wood.

A burning fire is endothermic because a lot of heat needs to be applied in the form of fire to break the bonds of the wood.

A burning fire is exothermic because a lot of heat is given off as the wood is converted into carbon dioxide and water.
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Answer 1

A burning fire is exothermic because a lot of heat is given off as the wood reacts with oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water. The energy released by forming the new bonds in CO2 and H2O is greater than the energy required to break the original bonds.