Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is an exothermic reaction?
A
An exothermic reaction is the one that transfers energy, often as heat, to the surroundings
2
Q
What is an example of an exothermic reaction?
A
Combustion
Metals with acids
3
Q
What is an endothermic reaction?
A
An endothermic reaction takes in energy, often as heat, from the surroundings
4
Q
What is an example of an endothermic reaction?
A
Photosynthesis
5
Q
How do you find energy change?
A
Products - reactants
6
Q
What is bond breaking?
A
Endothermic
7
Q
What is bond making?
A
Exothermic
8
Q
What is always required to break a bond?
A
Energy
9
Q
What is always released when a bond is formed?
A
Energy
10
Q
What is a reversible reaction?
A
It is a chemical reaction that can go both ways
