chem Flashcards

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Explain what an endothermic reaction is.

A

An endothermic reaction takes in or absorbs heat energy from the surroundings.

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2
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what is an exothermic reaction is.

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An exothermic reaction releases heat energy from the surroundings

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3
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What happens to the temperature of an exothermic reaction as the reaction proceeds

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The temperature of an exothermic reaction increases as the reaction proceeds.

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4
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What happens to an endothermic reaction as a reaction proceeds.

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The temperature of an endothermic reaction decreases at the reaction proceeds.

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5
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Give two uses of endothermic reactions.

A

For a cold pack

For a self chilling beer

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6
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Give two uses for and exothermic reaction

A

reusable hand warmers

disposable hand warmers

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7
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What is the general word equation to represent a neutralisation reaction

A

acid + alkali -> salt + water

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8
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why does the temperature of a mixture start decreasing.

A

When the neutralisation reaction is over the temperature of a mixture starts decreasing

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