Does the energy go from the surrounding to the chemicals or from the chemicals to the surround in an exothermic reaction?
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In an exothermic reaction, the energy goes from the chemicals to the surroundings. During an exothermic reaction, the reactants undergo a chemical change to form products, and in the process, they release energy. This energy is often released in the form of heat or light. As a result, the surroundings feel warmer, indicating that energy has been transferred from the chemical substances to the surroundings.