What is a reaction called in which heat is absorbed?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Endothermic reaction
A reaction that absorbs heat from its surroundings is called an endothermic reaction, so option A is correct. In contrast, an exothermic reaction releases heat to the surroundings. Exam tip: associate “heat absorbed” with endothermic and “heat released” with exothermic.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Endothermic reaction
Why is this the correct answer?
A reaction that absorbs heat from its surroundings is called an endothermic reaction, so option A is correct. In contrast, an exothermic reaction releases heat to the surroundings. Exam tip: associate “heat absorbed” with endothermic and “heat released” with exothermic.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour. Topic: Chemical Reactions and Equations.