Chemistry 12th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 6 - Thermochemistry - Questions & Problems - Page 262: 6.10

Answer

When the decomposition reaction happens in a container, you feel cold touching the container. When synthesis occurs, you feel hot touching the container, and heat is released as smoke.

Work Step by Step

When the decomposition reaction happens in a container, you feel cold touching the container. When synthesis occurs, you feel hot touching the container, and heat is released as smoke.
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