Is the burning of wood exothermic or endothermic?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the chemical reaction that occurs when wood burns releases heat (exothermic) or absorbs heat (endothermic). To answer this, we need to consider the nature of combustion reactions.
Answer
Exothermic
The final answer is exothermic.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is exothermic.
More Information
Burning wood is an exothermic reaction because it releases heat and light energy. This release of energy is a characteristic of exothermic reactions.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the initial energy input needed to start burning wood with the overall reaction being endothermic. The initial energy is just to overcome the activation energy; the overall process releases energy.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Example Source - homework.study.com
- Why is burning wood exothermic? I thought the wood is taking in - Socratic - socratic.org
- The burning of wood is an endothermic change. - BYJU'S - byjus.com
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