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Which of the following best describes an exothermic reaction?

O A chemical reaction that absorbs heat from its environment
O A chemical reaction that releases heat into its environment
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A chemical reaction that absorbs and releases heat

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Answer: A chemical reaction that releases heat into its environment

Step-by-step explanation:

the exothermic process is a process or reaction that releases energy, (usually in the form of heat but also in light, electricity, or sound) into its environment

ex:

think of ice freezing, to change from a liquid to a solid it must release heat to lower it’s temperature to reach its freezing point

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