KnowraExothermic reactionLinked fromLinked fromThe 17 pages that link to Exothermic reaction, each with the reason it gives.All 17Broader topic 2Related 12Narrower topic 1Compared with 2EnthalpyCompared with: Its negative enthalpy change contrasts with heat-absorbing endothermic processes.Hess's lawCompared with: Its negative sign must be retained when reaction steps are added.