endothermic and exothermic Flashcards
1
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What is an endothermic reaction?
A
A reaction that takes in energy from the surroundings, temperature of surroundings decrease
2
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Give 2 examples of endothermic reactions
A
Thermal decomposition
Citric acid + sodium hydrogen carbonate
3
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Give 3 examples of exothermic reactions
A
Combustion
Neutralisation
Oxidation
4
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What is an exothermic reaction?
A
An exothermic reaction is a reaction that transfers energy to the surroundings, so the temperature of the surroundings increases.