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Exothermic Reactions

By Janice VanCleave

Exothermic Reaction

An exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that releases energy, such as heat, light, and/or sound. This type of reaction occurs when the energy needed to cause the reaction is less than the energy needed to form the reactants.For example, burning is the combination of oxygen with a substance, such as the chemicals in a […]

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