Gustaf observes a chemical reaction between two substances in a glass beaker. While observing the reaction, he touches the beaker and notices that it feels warm. Why does the beaker feel warm?

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Gustaf observes a chemical reaction between two substances in a glass beaker. While observing the reaction, he touches the beaker and notices that it feels warm. Why does the beaker feel warm?

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It feels warm because this is an exothermic reaction- the reaction releases heat (energy) to the sorroundings

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