Endothermic Ans Exothermic Reactions Flashcards
What is the main difference between endothermic and exothermic reactions?
Endothermic reactions absorb heat from their surroundings, while exothermic reactions release heat into their surroundings.
True or False: Endothermic reactions have a positive change in enthalpy.
True
Which type of reaction feels cold to the touch?
Endothermic reaction
Fill in the blank: Exothermic reactions have a __________ change in enthalpy.
Negative
In an endothermic reaction, does the temperature of the surroundings increase or decrease?
Decrease
Which type of reaction is photosynthesis?
Endothermic reaction
Give an example of an exothermic reaction.
Combustion of fuel
During an exothermic reaction, does the system gain or lose heat?
System loses heat
What is the sign of the enthalpy change for an exothermic reaction?
Negative
Which type of reaction is the formation of bonds?
Exothermic reaction
In an endothermic reaction, does the system gain or lose heat?
System gains heat
True or False: Exothermic reactions have a negative change in enthalpy.
True
What is the sign of the enthalpy change for an endothermic reaction?
Positive
What does a positive change in enthalpy indicate for a reaction?
Endothermic reaction
Does an exothermic reaction increase or decrease the temperature of the surroundings?
Increase