Which are reactions that release energy?

endothermic reactions

exothermic reactions

decomposition reactions
A B or C? @dtan5457

Question

Which are reactions that release energy?



endothermic reactions 



exothermic reactions 



decomposition reactions 
A B or C? @dtan5457

dtan5457 · Answer

Exothermic reactions always release heat.

dtan5457 · Answer

@elchulito543

dtan5457 · Answer

While endothermic reactions absorb heat.

anonymous · Answer

so is B?

aaronq · Answer

The answers provided in the question are not correct.

Reactions that release energy are called exergonic, while reactions that release heat are called exothermic. 

For example, a reaction that emits light might not be exothermic, but will be exergonic.