2007-06-25 06:57:20 · 3 answers · asked by mzl0005 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The heat comes from the potential energy in the chemical bonds
of the substances. When a neutralization reaction occurs, heat can be absorbed or released according to the magnitude of the reaction. :)
2007-06-25 08:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The heat released from any exothermic reaction is excess energy from the intra-molecular bonds.
If the energy stored in the chemical bonds of the products of a reaction is less than the energy stored in the reactants, then that extra energy is released as heat.
2007-06-25 07:07:02 · answer #2 · answered by Tickled_off 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heat results from the excess energy. You are reacting acid and base which to make water. Water is very stable relative to the acid and the base. When water is made energy is released and most of this is as heat.
2007-06-25 07:04:19 · answer #3 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋