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Is oxidation an exothermic or an endothermic reaction?

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Is oxidation an exothermic or an endothermic reaction?

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Oxidation reactions are generally exothermic, meaning they release energy to their surroundings, typically as heat or light. However, a few specific cases, such as the oxidation of certain less reactive metals, are endothermic and require a continuous energy input to occur.

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Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations - Exercise 2 [Page 62]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations
Exercise 2 | Q 29. (b) | Page 62
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