Exothermic reaction

Definition

An exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of heat. During an exothermic reaction, the products have less energy than the reactants, resulting in a net release of heat.

Related terms

Endothermic Reaction: A chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.

Activation Energy: The minimum amount of energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.

Thermodynamics: The study of energy transformations in physical and chemical systems.