The elephant toothpaste reaction and the reaction of sugar and sulfuric acid are examples of exothermic reactions. How do you know if an exothermic reaction has occurred? HALP

Here at science made simple we are keen to inspire not only the next generation of scientists but also the next generation of science communicators. Supporting work experience students each year is an important part of what we do.  Our work experience students get a chance to see a range of the activities that science made simple is involved with and we always set them challenge to produce some science communication themselves, whether designing a demo, delivering a short presentation or, in this case, writing a blogpost that includes all of these!

We hope you enjoy this from one of our latest work experience students, Bilaal, we loved having him in the office and think he’s got a promising career ahead of him.

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This blogpost looks at two types of reactions: exothermic and endothermic. We’ll also be looking at reversible reactions– reactions in which the products can react to remake the original reactants. Plus, a great demonstration of an exothermic reaction.

Explanation: