An unknown solid is added to water in a calorimeter. The temperature of the water increases. What does this say about the reaction? A) The reaction is exothermic. B) The reaction is endothermic. C) The reaction has absorbed heat from the solution. D) The reaction has released heat to the solution. E) Both A and D are correct.

Asubstance is held in an open container. its particles move past one another at random speeds but do not leave the container. heat is removed from the system, and the particles slow down. when enough heat is removed, the particles no longer have enough speed to overcome the weak attractive forces between them. when this happens, the substance enters its solid state. the process described above is known as .