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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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During a chemical reaction, heat is released and the temperature increases. The reaction is:
Options
A Endothermic and exergonic
B Exothermic
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C Endergonic
D Non-spontaneous
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

If heat is released during a reaction, it is an exothermic process. The temperature increase of the surroundings is a direct consequence of this heat release.

Hint

The term for a process that releases heat is 'exothermic'.

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