CK-12-Chemistry Intermediate

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

http://www.ck12.org Chapter 19. Equilibrium


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In the course of an exothermic reaction, heat is released from the system into the surroundings, resulting in a decrease
in the enthalpy of the system. This is a favorable reaction because nature prefers a state of lower energy.



  • What is meant by the term "driving force" as it relates to chemical reactions?

  • What other force is responsible for the occurrence of endothermic reactions, which absorb heat into the
    system?

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