Question

Which of the following processes is exothermic? a. The evaporation of water. b. The ice cream melts. c. Molten gold solidifies. d. A+ B + calories -› C

Answer 1

Answer:

$C\text{ : molten gold solidifies}$

Explanation:

Here, we want to select the exothermic process

An exothermic process is one in which heat is released to the environment or surroundings

It simply involves the transfer of heat from the reaction system into the surroundings

An example of this is the solidification of molten gold