Exothermic reactions
What Exothermic reactions means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A reaction that transfers energy to the surroundings so the temperature of the surroundings increases.
Combustion is an exothermic reaction, meaning it releases energy when a hydrocarbon fuel burns.
Reactions that transfer energy to the surroundings, so the surroundings warm up.
Topics that use Exothermic reactions
- Energy transfer during exothermic and endothermic reactions (AQA GCSE)
- Properties of hydrocarbons (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Energy transfer
- Bond breaking and bond making
- Choosing fuels for particular uses
- Combustion products
- Complete and incomplete combustion
- Conservation of energy
- Energy transfer in reactions
- Evaluating applications
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