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A chemist measures the thermometer in the calorimeter and notices the temperature has increased. What does this mean about the reaction that has taken place inside the calorimeter?
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A chemist measures the thermometer in the calorimeter and notices the temperature has increased. What does this mean about the reaction that has taken place inside the calorimeter?

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Answer: As the temperature of the thermometer has increased it shows that that the reaction that has taken place was exothermic. In exothermic reactions heat is given out and temperature of the surroundings increases which is indicated by the increase in temperature of the thermometer.

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