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When a piece of paper burns, the energy stored within the fibers of the paper is released as heat energy. This exergonic reaction produces more energy than it takes to perform.

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Is paper burning with a bright flame a exothermic reaction or endothermic reaction?

Reactions with oxygen (air) involved, like burning paper, are exothermic. Exception: formation of many nitrogen-oxygen compounds (NOx) are endothermic.


Is paper burning with a bright flame endothermic or exothermic?

Exothermic, for within an endothermic (situation) there would be a drop of temperature *excuse my spelling if you would* , therefore to continue burning it will need to absorb the heat, where as exothermic reactions energy will be released as heat.


Is paper burning with bright flames exothermic or endothermic?

Exothermic, for within an endothermic (situation) there would be a drop of temperature *excuse my spelling if you would* , therefore to continue burning it will need to absorb the heat, where as exothermic reactions energy will be released as heat.


Is paper burning with a bright flame is endothermic or exothermic?

Exothermic, for within an endothermic (situation) there would be a drop of temperature *excuse my spelling if you would* , therefore to continue burning it will need to absorb the heat, where as exothermic reactions energy will be released as heat.


Is combustion of magnesium reaction with exothermic or endothermic?

The combustion of magnesium is an exothermic reaction because it releases heat energy. The bright white light and high temperatures produced in the reaction are characteristics of exothermic reactions.


Is paper burning with a bright flame exothermic?

Yes it would be exothermic


Are all thermal decomposition reactions endothermic in nature?

Yes, but rather: 'most of all' combination reactions are exothermic. This is mostly true for spontaneous, common reactions.Examples of the contrary endothermic reactions, though rare, are:The formation reaction (= combination 'pur sang') of ethene, propene, acetylene, and even benzene is endothermic, when combined out of elements (that's why they are called endothermic compounds). Further a lot of metal hydride's, chlorous oxide: ClO2 are endothermic.The most Exceptional Endothermic Compound is:Dicyanoacetylene, IUPAC-name: but-2-ynedinitrile, C4N2 (or more structural: NC-CC-CN)Standard heat of formation Ho298 ( 4C + N2 --> ) is 500.4 kJ/molBecause of its high endothermic heat of formation, it can explode to carbon powder and nitrogen gas (reversed formation reaction, exo. 500.4 kJ/mol).It burns in oxygen with a bright blue-white flame at a temperature of 5260 K, which is probably the hottest flame of any chemical.


Hoe will you find burner flame?

It is the bright hot exothermic reaction located at the gas outlet.


What is a chemical reaction producing heat and light?

One example of a chemical reaction that produces heat and light is the combustion of hydrogen gas in air to form water. This reaction releases energy in the form of heat and light as the bonds between the atoms are broken and reformed.


When you burn magnesium in air what might show you a chemical reaction has taken place?

A chemical reaction taking place when burning magnesium in air can be indicated by the bright white flame and the formation of magnesium oxide, a white powder that forms on the surface of the magnesium. Heat is also released during this exothermic reaction.


In the reaction of sodium with oxygen?

When sodium reacts with oxygen, sodium oxide is formed. The reaction is highly exothermic and produces a bright yellow flame. The chemical equation for the reaction is: 4Na + O2 -> 2Na2O.


When was Burning Bright created?

Burning Bright was created in 1951.