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CHM 101 General Chemistry Objective Question
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What are endothermic reactions?
Options
A Reactions which produce energy in the form of heat
B Reactions in which the reactants absorb heat energy from the surroundings to form products
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C Reactions that always occur spontaneously
D Reactions that release light
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Endothermic reactions are reactions in which the reactants absorb heat energy from the surroundings to form products. These reactions lower the temperature of their surrounding area, thereby creating a cooling effect.

Hint

The prefix 'endo-' means inward or absorbing.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: General Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 466 of 1872
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