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OpenStudy (mathwizzard3):

Can someone plz explain how exothermic reactions work? Will medal! :-)

OpenStudy (mathwizzard3):

I only want a basic explanation

OpenStudy (sparklyme):

An exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that releases energy by heat and/or light.

OpenStudy (mathwizzard3):

Why does it heat up if it is releasing energy?

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