C7 - Energy Changes Flashcards
1
Q
What is activation energy?
A
The minimum amount of energy required for a reaction to take place
2
Q
What is bond energy?
A
The energy required to break a specific chemical bond
3
Q
What is an endothermic reaction?
A
A reaction that takes energy into the system from the surroundings
4
Q
What is an exothermic reaction?
A
A reaction which releases energy from the system to the surroundings