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H2+ ½ O2 → H2O + 285kJ is an example of a(n)

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Answer: Heat equation

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Answer:

Exothermic reaction

Step-by-step explanation:

Notice that the energy component is located on the right side of the reaction. The right side is always known as the product side. Whenever energy is located there, the reaction is known to give off energy - essentially, we can say that energy is a product, as well. Reactions that give off energy are known as exothermic reactions.

On the other hand, if the energy component was located on the left side, or reactant side, of the equation, it would be known as an endothermic reaction.

Here, it's exothermic.

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