How do you know if the reaction is exothermic or endothermic if both phase are same?

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Ayaan

6 October, 06:30

How do you know if the reaction is exothermic or endothermic if both phase are same?

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Braedon Dean · Answer 1

So if the sum of the enthalpies of the reactants is greater than the products, the reaction will be exothermic. If the products side has a larger enthalpy, the reaction is endothermic. You may wonder why endothermic reactions, which soak up energy or enthalpy from the environment, even happen