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CHM 101 Thermochemistry Objective Question

Question

An __________ process releases heat; q is negative.
Options
A exothermic
Correct Answer
B endothermic
C adiabatic
D isothermal
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In an exothermic process, the system loses heat to the surroundings, so q < 0.

Hint

Heat 'exits' the system.

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