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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (dtan5457):

Exothermic reactions always release heat.

OpenStudy (dtan5457):

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OpenStudy (dtan5457):

While endothermic reactions absorb heat.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so is B?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

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.

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