How do you know if a reaction is exothermic?

You know if the reaction releases energy or heat.

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An exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that releases energy by light or heat. It is the opposite of an endothermic reaction. Expressed in a chemical equation: reactants → products + energy.

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