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How do you know if a Reaction Absorbs or Release Energy?


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  1. To know, if a reaction absorbs or releases energy, can be easily determined using the enthalpy of the reaction.
  2. If the enthalpy of a reaction is positive, then it represents that the energy is absorbed during the reaction.
  3. If the enthalpy of a reaction is negative, then it represents that the energy is released during the reaction.

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