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Are all exothermic reactions chemical changes?

  1. Mar 5, 2007 #1

    KOOOL_DJ

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    Are all exothermic reactions chemical changes since they release heat?:confused:
     
    KOOOL_DJ, Mar 5, 2007
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  3. Mar 5, 2007 #2

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    2 changes that are exothermic yet not chemical in nature:

    Fission, condensation...
     
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    DaveC426913, Mar 5, 2007
  4. Mar 14, 2007 #3

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    ooOo icic.. alright thanks, i'll try to include that in my lab report. =)
     
    KOOOL_DJ, Mar 14, 2007
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