Question

When hydrochloric acid reacts with potassium hydroxide solution, the following reaction occurs. HCl (aq) + KOH (aq) H2O (l) + KCl (aq) The reaction gives off heat energy, so it is an reaction.

Answer 1

A reaction that gives off heat energy is called Exothermic. (Answer).

A reaction that absorbs heat from the surroundings is called endothermic.

Answer 2

Answer: Exothermic

Explanation:

Exothermic reactions are defined as the reactions in which energy of the product is lesser than the energy of the reactants. The total energy is released in the form of heat and $\Delta H$ 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 $\Delta H$ for the reaction comes out to be positive.

$HCl(aq)+NaOH(aq)\rightarrow KCl(aq)+H_2O(aq)$ is an example of neutralization as acid and base combines to form salt and water and exothermic reaction as it releases heat in the reaction.