What type of chemical reaction releases energy, often in the form of heat or light?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about a burning flame.
Answer
Exothermic
Explanation
Exothermic reactions release energy, such as combustion, which produces heat and light.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Exothermic.
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