Consider the reaction shown:
C₃H₈ + 5 O₂ → 3 CO₂ + 4 H₂O + 488 kcal
We can say that this reaction is ________ and that the sign of ΔH is ________.

Question

Consider the reaction shown: C₃H₈ + 5 O₂ → 3 CO₂ + 4 H₂O + 488 kcal We can say that this reaction is ________ and that the sign of ΔH is ________.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This reaction is exothermic because it releases energy (488 kcal) as a product. The sign of ΔH is negative because the reaction loses energy in the form of heat. Therefore, the correct answer is D- exothermic and negative.

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