Question

Identify the type of the following reaction. Also write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.

A reaction in which the reaction mixture becomes warm.

Answer 1

Exothermic reaction: A reaction in which products are formed and heat is emitted. E.g. Burning of natural gas.

CH₄(g) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g) + 2H₂O(g) + Heat