Eli5: why do acid base reactions generate heat? 524 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.61K February 27, 2021 0 Comments follow-up: what determines whether or not a reaction generates heat? In: Chemistry 3 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted February 27, 2021 0 Comments A reaction that releases heat is called exothermic, and it depends on the energies involved. Energy needs to be conserved. If the chemical binding energy of the products is less than that of the reagents then that extra energy is released as heat. You are viewing 1 out of 3 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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