Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Chemical Changes (Section 1 - No. 50)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an exothermic reaction?
The products have lower energy than the reactants.
Heat is released.
The temperature of the surroundings increases.
The reaction absorbs heat from the surroundings.

Explanation

Exothermic reactions release heat; therefore, the surrounding temperature will increase.

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