Endothermic & Exothermic Flashcards
1
Q
What happens in an Endothermic Reaction?
A
‘Endo’ means in and ‘thermo’ means heat, therefore, an endothermic reaction takes in heat.
2
Q
What temperature do the Endothermic Reactions reach?
A
Temperature of the surroundings decreases or becomes colder.
3
Q
What happens in an Exothermic Reaction?
A
‘Exo’ means out and ‘thermo’ means heat, therefore, an exothermic reaction releases heat.
4
Q
What can this energy also be released as?
A
Energy can also be released as light or sound.
5
Q
What temperature do the Exothermic Reactions reach?
A
As a result, the temperature of the surroundings increases or gets hotter.
