+An **exothermic reaction** is a [chemical reaction](/wiki/chemical_reaction) that releases energy, often in the form of [heat](/wiki/heat) or light, into its surroundings. This process typically causes the ambient temperature to rise, signifying that energy has been liberated from the system.
+## See also
+- [Endothermic Reaction](/wiki/endothermic_reaction)
+- [Energy](/wiki/energy)
+- [Thermodynamics](/wiki/thermodynamics)