Chemistry G - Exothermic and Endothermic reactions Flashcards
1
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Exothermic
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Reacting chemicals transfer heat energy to the surroundings
2
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Explain bonds in terms of exothermic reactions
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Energy released when new bonds formed is greater than energy absorbed when bonds break
3
Q
Endothermic
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Reacting chemicals take in energy from the surroundings
4
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Explain bonds in terms of endothermic reactions
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Energy released when new bonds form is lesser than energy absorbed to break bonds.
5
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Factors affecting rate of reaction
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Catalysts
Pressure of gas
Surface area
Temperature