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Define Exothermic and Endothermic reaction.​

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☆Exothermic reaction:

  • The reaction in which heat is evolved or released is called Exothermic reaction.
  • Example:-
    C +
    O_(2) ------->
    CO_2 + heat.

☆Endothermic reaction:

  • The reaction in which heat is absorbed is called Endothermic reaction.
  • Example:-
    N_(2) +
    O_(2) + heat ----> 2NO

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