C2 Chemistry - exothermic and endothermic reactions Flashcards
what do exothermic reactions do?
transfer energy to the surroundings
what do endothermic reactions do?
reactions take in energy from surroundings
in exothermic reactions what energy is it transfered into the surroundings as?
heat energy
three examples of exothermic reactions?
combustion
oxidation
neutralisation
what are 2 examples of endothermic reactions?
electrolysis
thermal decomposition
what are reversible reactions?
the reaction one direction will be endothermic, the other will be exothermic
an example of reversible reactions?
decomposition of ammonium chloride
what happens in a reversible reaction of the decomposition of ammonium chloride?
forward and backward reactions
forward reaction = it decomposes when heated - energy must be taken from surroundings
backward reaction = energy is transfered to the surroundings when is happens