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Exothermic reactions are chemical reactions that

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Answer:

Transfer heat to the surroundings.

Explanation

In an exothermic reaction energy is transferred to the surroundings so the surroundings increase in temperature.

If you carry out an exothermic reaction in a test tube you will feel the test tube heating up.

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An exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that releases heat. it does not absorb

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