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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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A reaction that absorbs heat from its surroundings is described as:
Options
A exothermic
B endothermic
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C isothermal
D adiabatic
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Endothermic reactions have a positive ΔH and absorb heat from the surroundings, causing a decrease in the temperature of the surroundings.

Hint

Endo = in, thermic = heat.

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