What does one mean by exothermic and endothermic reactions? Give examples

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What does one mean by exothermic and endothermic reactions? Give examples

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answered Jan 24, 2018 by Vikash Kumar (144,729 points) 8 11 26
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Exothermic reaction: In exothermic reaction, heat is evolved during the reaction which is indicated
by'+ heat' sign on the right-hand side of the equation. 

For example:

Endothermic reaction: In this reaction, heat is absorbed which is indicated by putting '+ heat' sign on the left-hand side of the equation.
For example:

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