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Exothermic Reactions

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Exothermic Reactions

In exothermic reactions, energy from the reacting chemicals is transferred to the surroundings. This often leads to an increase in temperature. Examples include:

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Hand warmers

  • Disposable hand warmers use the energy released by iron oxidation.
  • Reusable hand warmers source their energy from the crystallisation of salt solutions. Boiling the pack re-dissolves the crystals, so that it's ready to be activated once more.

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1Atomic Structure

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4Chemical Changes

5Energy Changes

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7Organic Chemistry

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10Using Resources

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