Which of the observations below is NOT associated with an exothermic reaction?
A. An increase in the temperature of the solution
B. The formation of products that are more stable than the reactants
C. A net loss in the heat energy of the surroundings
D. A value for the change in enthalpy that is negative
I understand why the correct answer is C.
My question is about answer choice A:
For an exothermic reaction, heat is lost to the surroundings... Wouldn't this cause a decrease in the temperature of the solution?
Also, the chapter later gives the example of a endothermic process involving a rubber band. It says that "endothermic processes absorb heat and therefore feel cold." If they are absorbing heat, wouldn't the heat in the system increase, and thereby increase the temperature and feel warm?
If someone could help clear up my confusion, that'd be awesome.
Thanks in advance!
A. An increase in the temperature of the solution
B. The formation of products that are more stable than the reactants
C. A net loss in the heat energy of the surroundings
D. A value for the change in enthalpy that is negative
I understand why the correct answer is C.
My question is about answer choice A:
For an exothermic reaction, heat is lost to the surroundings... Wouldn't this cause a decrease in the temperature of the solution?
Also, the chapter later gives the example of a endothermic process involving a rubber band. It says that "endothermic processes absorb heat and therefore feel cold." If they are absorbing heat, wouldn't the heat in the system increase, and thereby increase the temperature and feel warm?
If someone could help clear up my confusion, that'd be awesome.
Thanks in advance!
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