These are reactions that transfer energy to the surroundings (ie the energy exits from the reaction, hence the name exothermic). The energy is usually transferred as heat energy, causing the reaction mixture and its surroundings to become hotter. A thermometer is used to detect the temperature increase.
Examples:
Combustion
Neutralisation between acids and alkali
<h3>Endothermic reactions
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These are reactions that take in energy from the surroundings (ie energy enters the reaction, which will help you to remember the name endothermic). The energy is usually transferred as heat energy, causing the reaction mixture and its surroundings to become colder. A thermometer is used to detect the temperature decrease.
According to Le Chatelier's principle, adding additional reactant to a system will shift the equilibrium to the right, towards the side of the products. ... By Le Chatelier's principle, we can predict that the amount of methanol will increase, thereby decreasing the total change in CO.
