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Lesson: Chapter 8 — Heat changes in chemical reactions

Exothermic and endothermic reactions 3 of 5

Question 3

Why does an exothermic reaction give out heat?

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The products have less energy than the reactants. The difference is released as heat. Products with more energy mean an endothermic reaction.

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