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Which of the following changes are exothermic and endothermic in nature?

(a) Decomposition of ferrous sulphate

(b) Dilution of sulphuric acid

(c) Dissolution of sodium hydroxide in water

(d) Dissolution of ammonium chloride in water


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Exothermic: Chemical reactions which liberate heat are called exothermic reactions.

Endothermic: Chemical reactions which absorb heat are called exothermic reactions.

From the following mentioned reactions, reactions that are endothermic and exothermic in nature are:

  • Exothermic reactions: (b), (c)
  • Endothermic reactions:(a), (d)

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