S Shhhhh New member May 26, 2009 #1 Two substances in a glass beaker chemically react, and he beaker becomes too hot to touch. Is the reaction exothermic or endothermic? If the two substances are defined as the system, what constitutes the surrounding? Thanks
Two substances in a glass beaker chemically react, and he beaker becomes too hot to touch. Is the reaction exothermic or endothermic? If the two substances are defined as the system, what constitutes the surrounding? Thanks
S Siamak New member May 26, 2009 #2 This reaction is exothermic because heat is generated .and released to its surrounding.
S Siamak New member May 26, 2009 #3 This reaction is exothermic because heat is generated .and released to its surrounding.