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Which process is endothermic?a) The evaporation of water
Chapter 6, Problem 12SAQ(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 12SAQ
Which process is endothermic?
a) The evaporation of water from the skin.
b) The burning of candle wax.
c) The oxidation of iron in a chemical hand warmer.
d) The combustion of natural gas in a stove.
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Problem 12SAQ
Which process is endothermic?
a) The evaporation of water from the skin.
b) The burning of candle wax.
c) The oxidation of iron in a chemical hand warmer.
d) The combustion of natural gas in a stove.
ANSWER:
Problem 12SAQ
Which process is endothermic?
a) The evaporation of water from the skin.
b) The burning of candle wax.
c) The oxidation of iron in a chemical hand warmer.
d) The combustion of natural gas in a stove.
Step by Step Solution
Step 1 of 4
(a)
Endothermic reaction: A reaction in which energy is absorbed from the surroundings, causing the reaction mixture and its surroundings to become cooler.
Example: Evaporation
The given process - The evaporation of water from the skin.
In the given process heat is absorbed hence it is an endothermic process.
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