Question
In an EXOTHERMIC reaction, the TEMPERATURE of the SURROUNDINGS __ decreases [ANY of these] increases stays the same
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Answer
### increases
Explanation
## Step1: Define an Exothermic Reaction### An exothermic reaction is a chemical process that releases heat into the surroundings, leading to an increase in the temperature of the environment around the reaction.## Step2: Determine the Effect on Surrounding Temperature### Since an exothermic reaction releases heat, the temperature of the surroundings will increase as a result of the heat transfer.#