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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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What is the ΔH sign for an endothermic energy change?
Options
A Always positive
Correct Answer
B Always negative
C Zero
D Depends on the temperature
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Endothermic reactions absorb heat from the surroundings. The enthalpy of the products is greater than that of the reactants, so ΔH is positive.

Hint

Endo means in. Heat enters the system.

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