Answer
a. Exothermic reaction.
b. Endothermic reaction.
c. Exothermic reaction.
Work Step by Step
a. If a reaction $releases$ energy, it is considered an exothermic reaction.
b. As we can see on page 272, Endothermic reaction--this is characteristic of endothermic reactions.
c. A reaction that provides energy is considered exothermic.