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A reaction that releases heat energy to the surroundings is described as
Aendothermic
Breversible
Cexothermic
Dphotochemical
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. exothermic
1. Reactions that give out heat warm their surroundings.
2. Such reactions are **exothermic** (e.g. burning, respiration).
3. Endothermic reactions instead absorb heat.
_Source: Karnataka SSLC (KSEEB) Class 10 Science, Ch1 'Chemical Reactions and Equations', §1.2_
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