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Consider the reaction: 2H2₂0 +

energy --> 2H2 + O₂
exothermic because absorbing
energy
endothermic because absorbing
energy
endothermic because releasing
energy
exothermic because releasing
energy

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Step-by-step explanation:

endothermic because absorbing

energy

H2O is absorbing heat to release hydrogen and oxygen gas. any reaction that requires energy from outside is endothermic.

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