Energetics, rates and driving forces of chemical reactions Flashcards
1
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Energy of motion
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Kinetic energy
2
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Energy of position
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Potential energy
3
Q
Bike going down hill example decreases what
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Potential energy
4
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Bike going down hill example increases what
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Kinetic energy
5
Q
What unit is energy measured in?
A
Joules (J)
6
Q
Exothermic reaction
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When the products of a reaction have a lower heat content than the reactants, the reaction will release heat when it occurs (negative)
7
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Endothermic reaction
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When the products of a reaction have a lower heat content than the reactants, the reaction will absorb heat when it occurs (positive)
8
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