C2 Chemistry - exothermic and endothermic reactions Flashcards

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what do exothermic reactions do?

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transfer energy to the surroundings

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what do endothermic reactions do?

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reactions take in energy from surroundings

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in exothermic reactions what energy is it transfered into the surroundings as?

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heat energy

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three examples of exothermic reactions?

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combustion
oxidation
neutralisation

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what are 2 examples of endothermic reactions?

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electrolysis

thermal decomposition

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what are reversible reactions?

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the reaction one direction will be endothermic, the other will be exothermic

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an example of reversible reactions?

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decomposition of ammonium chloride

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what happens in a reversible reaction of the decomposition of ammonium chloride?
forward and backward reactions

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forward reaction = it decomposes when heated - energy must be taken from surroundings

backward reaction = energy is transfered to the surroundings when is happens

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