CHEMICAL ENERGY AND TYPES OF REACTIONS Flashcards
REVISE BIG S
Is an endothermic reaction bond breaking or bond making?
An endothermic reaction is a bond breaking reaction.
What is activation energy?
The minimum amount of energy required for a reaction to take place.
WHAT IS COMPLETE COMBUSTION?
COMPLETE COMBUSTION IS WHERE OXYGEN IS PRESENT
What is the equation for bond making
BOND BREAKING-BOND MAKING
What is thermal decomposition?
thermal decomposition is breaking down of a substance by heating it.
What do catalysts do?
Catalysts speed up reactions, so more product can be made in a given time.
What are the products of incomplete combustion?
the products of incomplete combustion are carbon monoxide, carbon and water.
What are the products of complete combustion?
the products of complete combustion are carbon dioxide and water (H20).