The burning of wood in a campfire is which type of reaction? A. Exothermic, because energy is absorbed from the surroundings
B. Endothermic, because energy is released to the surroundings
C. Exothermic, because energy is released to the surroundings
D. Endothermic, because energy is absorbed from the surroundings

Which lists the main components of darwin’s theory of evolution? a. random mutations drive evolution; the evolution of a population happens slowly; organisms have common ancestors; organisms do not change. b. natural selection drives evolution; the evolution of a population happens slowly; organisms have common ancestors; organisms change over time. c. natural selection drives evolution; the evolution of a population happens rapidly; organisms have common ancestors; organisms change over time. d. random mutations drive evolution; the evolution of a population happens rapidly; organisms have common ancestors; organisms do not change.

Which is not a characteristic of a heat pump? a. it is used in air conditioners. b. it uses a refrigerant. c. it requires no work. d. it reverses the normal flow of thermal energy.

An ionic compound can conduct electricity when a it is dissolved in water b its crystals are ground into powder c it is in solid form d it is heated to just below its melting point