An unknown solid is added to water in a calorimeter. The temperature of the water increases. What does this say about the reaction? A) The reaction is exothermic. B) The reaction is endothermic. C) The reaction has absorbed heat from the solution. D) The reaction has released heat to the solution. E) Both A and D are correct.

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Mary Ortiz

3 January, 07:36

An unknown solid is added to water in a calorimeter. The temperature of the water increases. What does this say about the reaction? A) The reaction is exothermic. B) The reaction is endothermic. C) The reaction has absorbed heat from the solution. D) The reaction has released heat to the solution. E) Both A and D are correct.

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Yesenia Hoover · Answer 1

E) both A and D are correct

Explanation:

an exothermic reaction releases heat to its surrounding so if the temperature of the water increased then it is an exothermic reaction