Question

Is negative delta H exothermic?

Answer 1

1. There are two types of chemical reactions on the basis of heat absorbed or heat released. One is an exothermic reaction and the second one is endothermic.
2. If a reaction absorbs heat, it is an endothermic reaction, and a symbol represents the heat gain$(+∆\mathrm{H})$.
3. If a reaction releases heat, it is an exothermic reaction, and a symbol that represents heat loss is negative delta H$(-∆\mathrm{H})$.

Hence, negative delta H represents exothermic.