Are all exothermic reactions chemical changes?

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Are all exothermic reactions chemical changes since they release heat?:confused:
 

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2 changes that are exothermic yet not chemical in nature:

Fission, condensation...
 
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ooOo icic.. alright thanks, i'll try to include that in my lab report. =)
 

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