Answer to Question #259264 in General Chemistry for Chrissy

General Chemistry

Question #259264

2C₈H₁₈(g) + 17O₂ (g) → 16CO(g) + 18H₂O(g)

Why is the above equation exothermic?

Expert's answer

The enthalpy change listed for a reaction is negative, then that reaction releases heat as it proceeds — the reaction is exothermic

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