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A change that releases energy in the form of heat to its environment.

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Is exothermic a physical or a chemical change?

It can be either. Some exothermic processes, such as combustion, are chemical changes while others, such as condensation, are physical.


Is freezing an example of an exothermic chemical change?

No because in an exothermic change energy is released not taken in. Melting would be an example of exothermic change.


What is an exothermic process?

An exothermic change is a change that releases heat. Combustion is an exothermic chemical reaction.Adding water to sulfuric acid releases heat, called exothermic heat of mixing. Exothermic changes are the opposite of endothermic changes that absorb heat when they take place.


Is changes in energy a chemical change?

Changes in energy themselves are not considered chemical changes. Instead, changes in energy may occur as a result of a chemical change taking place, such as in an exothermic or endothermic reaction where energy is either released or absorbed.


Describe the two types of energy changes that occur in a chemical reaction?

An exothermic reaction and the change between potential and kinetic.


What change is exothermic chemical change?

A reaction in which heat is given out.


What Kinds of chemical changes?

Exothermic reactions. E.g. combustion, oxidation


Is a bicycle changes color as it rusts a chemical or a physical change?

It is a chemical change. Here oxidation of Iron occurs and being oxidation reaction, it is 'exothermic' reaction.Through it takes prolonged period and it is difficult to observe it, you can deduct it. As 'all' oxidation reactions are 'exothermic'.


Is melting a penny an exothermic change?

Chemical, since it doesn't turn back.


How do you use exothermic change in a sentence?

Jack recorded the exothermic change as the reaction progressed


Are chemical reactions accompanied by chemical changes in energy?

Yes. Refer to endothermic and exothermic reactions to learn more.


What are the two types of energy change in chemical reaction?

endothermic and exothermic