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C5 Flashcards

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1
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What is an exothermic reaction?

A

A reaction that gives OUT heat energy.

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What is an endothermic reaction?

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A reaction that TAKES in heat energy.

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3
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Give three examples of exothermic reactions.

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Combustion
Respiration
Neutralisation

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4
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What happens to the temperature of the surroundings (as shown on a thermometer) in an exothermic reaction.

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Temperature goes up

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What uses are there for exothermic reactions?

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Fuels being combusted for heat
Self-heating cans
Hand-warmers

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6
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State a use for endothermic reactions.

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Sport injury packs

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7
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What must happen for a reaction to happen?

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Reactant particles must collide with enough energy - (activation energy)

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What is meant by the term activation energy.

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The minimum energy needed for a reaction to start.

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9
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Is the breaking of bonds exothermic or endothermic?

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Endothermic

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10
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Is the making of bonds exothermic or endothermic?

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Exothermic

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Why is a reaction exothermic?

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Less heat energy is needed to break bonds than the heat energy given out.

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12
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Why is a reaction endothermic?

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Less energy is released in making bonds in the products than is required in breaking bonds in the reactants.

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13
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How do you calculate the energy change in a reaction?

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Energy created from bonds - energy needed to break bonds

Negative answer = exothermic
Positive answer = endothermic

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14
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How do cells produce electricity?

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The chemicals in them react.

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15
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What is a simple cell?

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2 different metals and an electrolyte.

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16
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When will 2 metals in a cell produce a bigger voltage?

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If they have a wider gap in their reactivities.

17
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What is a battery?

A

2 or more cells connected in a series

18
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Why do non rechargeable batteries like alkaline batteries run out?

A

When one of the reactants is used up the chemical reaction stops

19
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Why can rechargeable batteries be recharged?

A

The chemical reaction is reversed when a current is applied to make the original reactants again.

20
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What do fuel cells use to produce electricity?

A

A fuel (hydrogen) and oxygen.

21
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What is the overall equation for the reaction in a hydrogen fuel cell?

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2H(2) + O(2) ——-> water

22
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What is an advantage of a fuel cell over a rechargeable cell?

A

Fuels can be supplied constantly to generate electricity

23
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What is a disadvantage of a fuel cell over a rechargeable cell?

A

Hydrogen is flammable

24
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Give 2 examples of endothermic reactions.

A

Photosynthesis

Thermal decomposition

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