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Energy changes Flashcards

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1
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What is an exothermic change?

A

change where heat is given out to the surroundings

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What are some examples of exothermic changes? [7]

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condensation
freezing
dissolving of acids
combustion
respiration
neutralisation
corrosion / rusting
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What is an endothermic change?

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change where heat is absorbed from the surroundings

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What are some examples of endothermic changes? [4]

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evaporation
melting
photosynthesis
thermal decomposition

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What is enthalpy change (ΔH) ?

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represents the difference in energy content of the reactants and products

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How to calculate enthalpy change?

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bond breaking - bond making

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Is the enthalpy change for exothermic reactions positive or negative?

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negative

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Is the enthalpy change for endothermic reactions positive or negative?

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positive

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How to tell if a reaction is exothermic?

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the energy released for bond making is greater than the energy absorbed for bond breaking

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How to tell if reaction is endothermic?

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the energy released for bond breaking is less than the energy absorbed for bond making

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How to draw enthalpy change on energy level / profile diagram?

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reactant to product

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What is activation energy?

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minimum amount of energy that reactant particles must possess in order for a chemical reaction to occur

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How to draw activation energy in energy profile diagram?

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reactant to highest point

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What are fuels?

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substances that can burn in air to give out heat energy

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What happens at the positive electrode in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell?

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oxygen is reduced to form hydroxide ions

O2(g) + 2H2O(l) + 4e- —> 4OH- (aq)

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What happens at the negative electrode of a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell?

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hydrogen is oxidised to form water

2H2(g) + 4OH- (aq) —> 4H2O(l) + 4e-

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What is the overall reaction for a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell?

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2H2(g) + O2(g) —> 2H2O(l)

18
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What are the advantages of using hydrogen as fuel? [3]

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does not cause pollution
renewable source of energy
efficient source of energy

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What are the disadvantages of using hydrogen as a fuel? [3]

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no cheap sources of hydrogen
extremely flammable and explosive
very light

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