C5 Energy Changes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an endothermic reaction?
A
A reaction gets colder.
2
Q
What is an exothermic reaction?
A
A reaction gets hot.
3
Q
What does an exothermic reaction profile look like?
A
Reactants at top, products at bottom. There is an increase in kinetic energy and a decrease in potential energy.
4
Q
What does an endothermic reaction profile look like?
A
Reactants at bottom, products at top. There is a decrease in kinetic energy and an increase in potential energy.
