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Chemical energetics - Exothermic and endothermic reactions (1 questions)
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This is an exothermic reaction.
The fact that the temperature of the water increases indicates that thermal energy is being transferred from the reaction to the water. In an exothermic reaction, energy is released as heat. This heat is transferred to the surroundings, in this case, the water, causing an increase in its temperature. Therefore, the reaction releases thermal energy and is classified as exothermic.