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Chapter 8, Problem 70P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Classify each process as exothermic or endothermic and indicate the sign of \(\Delta H_{r x n}\).
(a) ice melting
(b) a sparkler burning
(c) acetone evaporating from skin
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Classify each process as exothermic or endothermic and indicate the sign of \(\Delta H_{r x n}\).
(a) ice melting
(b) a sparkler burning
(c) acetone evaporating from skin
ANSWER:
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If a reaction absorbs heat from the surroundings, it is called an endothermic reaction
positive
If a reaction releases heat to the surroundings, it is called an exothermic reaction
negative