Exothermic change

Definition

A change that transfers heat energy to the surroundings.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 7.9 · Paper 2

Revise: Examples of Heat Changes
A change that transfers energy from the reacting system to the surroundings, usually causing the measured mixture's temperature to rise.
Revise: Suggested Practicals

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GCSE Chemistry · key term

A change that transfers heat energy to the surroundings.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 7.9 · Paper 2

Revise: Examples of Heat Changes
A change that transfers energy from the reacting system to the surroundings, usually causing the measured mixture's temperature to rise.
Revise: Suggested Practicals

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