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It's exothermic because it produces and releases excess heat.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoEndothermic, it feels cold to the touch. When a battery is being used, it gives off heat and feels warm. As it charges, the opposite reaction takes place; therefore it is endothermic.
Kurosu Tachibana
Endothermic, as the question specifically says recharging a battery. It means the battery is absorbing energy instead of releasing energy.
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∙ 11y agono, charging would be endothermic
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When you burn a log in the fireplace or burn gasoline in a car is the reaction an endothermic or exothermic reaction?
exothermic..heat is the product
Does a car convert gas into energy using an endothermic reaction?
The energy release is exothermic although the exothermic reaction is not the goal. The goal is rapid expansion of gases in order to move the pistons away from the cylinder head. Heat is a by product....and an unwanted one at that.
What does electrolyte do inside a battery?
It depends on the type of battery. In many batteries the electrolyte is not consumed in the process. It provides ions to one side of the reaction, and these ions are replaced in the other side maintaining the reaction. However in other reactions (such as the lead-acid battery in a car) the electrolyte (sulphuric acid) is consumed in the reaction (that is it combines with the electrodes depositing there, a reaction that is reversed with recharging), leaving an electrolyte that is mostly water.
What two substances causes an exothermic reaction?
Many substances can "cause" (or participate in) exothermic reactions. An exothermic reaction is a reaction that gives off thermal energy, as opposed to an endothermic reactionwhich requires the input of energy to occur. A classic example of an exothermic reaction is the burning of gasoline in an automobile engine. Gasoline is ignited to induce an exothermic combustion reaction with free oxygen in the air. The reaction causes the release of thermal energy which is converted to mechanical energy as the resulting gasses expand inside the engine's combustion chamber. Excess thermal energy is also released into the cylinder walls of the engine. So much so that your car has a coolant system just to absorb the excess thermal energy into a water-based coolant, and dissipate it from your radiator. Lots of heat energy being given off=exothermic reaction. And again, there are many different exothermic reactions involving many different substances.
What kind of battery is a car battery?
Lead acid, wet cell.
Is burning petrol in a car engine exothermic or endothermic?
Exothermic, because the reaction releases heat and energy, which makes the engine move.
The following is exothermic or endothermic"The combustion of gasoline in a car engine?
Gas
When you burn a log in the fireplace or burn gasoline in a car is the reaction an endothermic or exothermic reaction?
exothermic..heat is the product
Can a battery make a solar car in the shade move?
Yes, the car works on batteries, the solar panels are for recharging the batteries not running the car.
Do recharge able battery short use over time?
Yes, when you use them enough they die. The recharging is the factor, like a car battery sort of.
When a car battery is 'dead' what does it need?
Recharging unless it has a dead cell or will not take a charge. In that case it needs replacing.
Why do you have to jump off when the battery is new?
Possibly the alternator is defective and not recharging the battery. Or something is on, pulling power from the battery when the car is not running. Can be any light or any relay that is stuck.
What should you do if your car factory car stereo is draining your car battery?
While the car is running the alternator should be recharging the battery faster than stereo can drain it. I suspect you either have a problem with the alternator or its time to get your battery replaced. Until you get it fixed, if you don't turn on the radio, it wont drain your battery :) If it is a high power model, it needs to be wired directly to the battery.
Should I buy a new car battery or just recharge it?
When buying a car battery it is best to choose one with an extended warranty so that if anything should go wrong with the battery or it isn't charging correctly, the company will replace it at no charge to you. I would buy a new car battery with a warranty instead recharging your old one.
What will drain car battery?
Dead cell in the battery, defective alternator not recharging the battery, or something is on pulling power from the battery. Dome light, glove box, under hood, trunk, brake light, any light that is on. Also a stuck relay can drain the battery.
Does a car convert gas into energy using an endothermic reaction?
The energy release is exothermic although the exothermic reaction is not the goal. The goal is rapid expansion of gases in order to move the pistons away from the cylinder head. Heat is a by product....and an unwanted one at that.
Why does the car run until the battery dies on a 1990 crown victora?
Sounds like the alternator is not working,or at the very least not recharging the battery because of a wiring failure,so it will run until the battery drops to about 9 volts DC.
