Which of the Following Processes Is Exothermic

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following processes is exothermic?

• A) Cl₂(g) → 2Cl(g)
• B) Br(g) + e⁻ → Br⁻(g)
• C) Li(s) → Li(g)
• D) NaF(s) → Na⁺(g) + F⁻(g)
• E) None of the above processes is exothermic.

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