Question

Reactions are classified as either exothermic or endothermic. . ____________ reactions feel hot (e.g., a burning campfire), whereas _________reactions feel cool.

Answer 1

Answer:

Exothermic reactions feel hot

Endothermic reactions feel cool

Explanation:

In an exothermic reaction, heat is given out by the system. The energy of the reactants is greater than that of the products hence the excess energy is given off as heat. The reaction vessel feels hot.

In an endothermic reaction, the energy of products is greater than that of the reactants hence energy is taken into the system and the reaction vessel feels cool.