A small amount of energy gets the reaction started, the formation of new compounds releases excess energy. That is the definition of exothermic.
Exothermic reaction: reaction with release of heat; for example burning of organic materials (oxydation of carbon) is a typical exothermic reaction.
Yes, burning paper is an example of an exothermic reaction because it releases heat and light energy.
It releases heat, therefore it is an exothermic reaction.
An exothermic reaction involves the release of heat into a system. The burning of a candle is combustion reaction. Combustion reaction release heat, and this can be detected and measured by the burning of a candle's wax. From these testable observations it is determined fact that candle burning is indeed exothermic.
Yes, wood burning is an exothermic reaction. It releases heat and light energy to its surroundings as chemical bonds in the wood molecules are broken and new ones are formed during combustion.
an exothermic reaction
Burning is an exothermic reaction.
It's an exothermic reaction (oppose to an endothermic reaction). It's combustible reaction, (this is an example of chemical reaction) where a substance must combine with oxygen to produce, heat and light; or Burn.
When something burns it gives off heat. Therefore, it is exothermic.
Wood undergoes an exothermic reaction when it is burned, releasing heat and energy in the form of light and heat.
The reaction releases heat and light to its surroundings, so it is exothermic.
Yes burning of coal is an exothermic reaction because energy is released in this process in the form of heat and light.