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How are exothermic reactions different from endothermic reactions?

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Answer: An endothermic process absorbs heat and cools the surroundings.

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Reactions which emits energy in the form of light or heat are called exothermic reactions.

reactant(s) --------------> product(s) + heat

Reactant which absorbs energy in the form of heat or light are called endothermic reactions.

reactant(s) + heat -----------> product(s)

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