C5 Energy Changes Flashcards

1
Q

What is the name given to reactions that take in energy?

A

Endothermic

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2
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What is the name given to reactions that give out energy?

A

Exothermic

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3
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In exothermic reactions what has more energy ? the product or the reactant?

A

Reactant

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4
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In an exothermic reaction what happens to the temperature of the surroundings?

A

Increases

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5
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What is an example of an exothermic reaction?

A

Combustion, oxidation, neutralisation

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6
Q

What is an example of an endothermic reaction?

A

Thermal decomposition

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7
Q

Draw the reaction profile for an exothermic reaction. Label the activation energy and total energy change.

A

(See diagram)

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8
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What is the activation energy?

A

Minimum energy particles must have to start a reaction.

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