Energetics Flashcards

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Exothermic reaction

A

Transfer energy from the reacting molecule to the surroundings

Negative -

Temp of surroundings increase

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Examples of exothermic reactions

A

Combustion

Oxidation

Neutralisation

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Endothermic reaction

A

Take in energy from their surroundings

Positive +

Temp of surroundings decreases

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Sufficient energy

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Reactions can only occur when particles collide with each other and with sufficient energy

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5
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Activation energy

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The minimum amount of energy that particles must have in order to react

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