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Description of an exothermic reaction?

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An exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction in which less energy is needed to break bonds in the reactants than is released when new bonds form in the products.

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lighting a candle, An initial input of energy causes oxygen and wax react to produce carbon dioxide, water, and heat.

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During an exothermic reaction, energy is constantly given off, often in the form of heat, combustion is the best example of this

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