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Heat that flows by conduction is the transfer of thermal energy between substances in contact. What must occur for this to happen?

A
The two systems must be the same temperature.
B
The two systems must not be touching each another.
C
One system must have higher kinetic energy than the other system.
D
The thermal energy of one system must be the same as the thermal energy of the other system.
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Which reaction is exothermic?

A
CH4 + 2O2 CO2 + 2H2O + 891 kJ
Option A
B
NH4NO3 + H2O + 25 kJ NH4+(aq) + NO3-(aq)
Option B
C
2H2O + 286 kJ 2H2 + O2
Option C
D
N2 + O2 + 181 kJ 2NO
Option D
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An ice cube is placed on a kitchen counter. Which best describes heat flow in this situation?

A
Heat flows from the ice to the counter, causing the molecules in the counter to move more quickly.
B
Heat flows from the ice to the counter, causing the molecules in the counter to move more slowly.
C
Heat flows from the counter to the ice, causing the molecules in the counter to move more quickly.
D
Heat flows from the counter to the ice, causing the molecules in the counter to move more slowly.
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Iron reacts with oxygen in a chemical hand-warmer. How should this reaction be categorized?

A
as an exothermic process because it releases heat
B
as an endothermic process because it releases heat
C
as an exothermic process because it absorbs heat
D
as an endothermic process because it absorbs heat

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