How is enthalpy used to predict whether a reaction is endothermic or exothermic?
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Answer: When the enthalpy change of the reaction is positive, the reaction is endothermic.
Explanation: Exothermic reactions are defined as the reactions in which energy of the product is less than the energy of the reactants. The total energy is released in the form of heat and for the reaction comes out to be negative.
Endothermic reactions are defined as the reactions in which energy of the product is greater than the energy of the reactants. The total energy is absorbed in the form of heat and for the reaction comes out to be positive.
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