What is a chemical reaction that gives off energy?

1 Answer
Apr 20, 2018

The thermite reaction.

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Explanation:

The thermite reaction, the reaction of iron oxide with aluminum

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gives off a lot of energy. Reactions that liberate heat are called exothermic

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A lot of energy is released because aluminum's affinity for oxygen is much stronger than iron's affinity for oxygen.