Chemical Energetics Flashcards
What is exothermic?
Reaction/process that releases energy into surroundings
In an exothermic reaction will the reactant or product have more energy?
Reactant
Examples of exothermic reactions/ processes?
Combustion of fuels
Reaction of acids w. Metal
Neutralisation of acids w. Bases
Production of energy from electrochemical cells
What is endothermic?
Reaction/process which absorbs energy
In an endothermic reaction/process, will the reactant or product have more energy?
Product
Examples of endothermic reactions/processes
Thermal decomposition of carbohydrates
Electrolysis
First stages of photosynthesis
What do energy level diagrams show?
Energy change of reaction in reactants to products
On an energy level diagram what do the x and y axis show?
X= reactants and products Y= energy change of reaction
What type of energy is given out and absorbed in endo/exothermic reactions
Heat
Do exothermic reactions have positive or negative reactant values?
Negative
Do endothermic reactions have positive or negative reaction values?
Positive
On an endothermic energy level diagram which way is the arrow pointing?
Up
Is breaking bonds endo or exo?
Endothermic
Is making bonds making endo or exo
Exothermic
Define fuel
Any substance that releases energy when burned