Chemical Change Clues Flashcards
Meaning of Exothermic?
Heat or light (any type of energy) is given off
Meaning of Endothermic?
Energy, usually in the form of heat, is needed
1st clue of chemical change?
New colour appears
2nd clue of chemical change?
Heat or light is given off, makes exothermic reaction
3rd clue of chemical change?
Bubbles or gas are formed
4th clue of chemical change?
Solid material, called precipitate, is formed
5th clue of chemical change?
Energy, usually as heat, is needed, makes endothermic reaction
6th clue of chemical change?
The change is difficult to reverse
What were “The Vials”?
2 clear liquids were mixed together and formed a canary yellow liquid, and formed precipitate later on. Example of clues 1, 4, and 6
What was “The Jug”?
A 5 gallon water container’s inside was coated in isopropyl alcohol, the extra was drained off. A lighter was the used, causing it to fire up suddenly. Smoke is left behind in the container, and water is formed