energy changes Flashcards
what is an endothermic reaction?
an endothermic reaction absorbs heat from its surroundings
temperature decreases
what is an endothermic reaction?
an endothermic reaction absorbs heat from its surroundings
temperature decreases
in an endothermic reaction, what happens to the surrounding heat and its temperature?
the surrounding loses heat and its temperature decreases.
what are some examples of an endothermic reaction?
photosynthesis, action of light on silver bromide in photographic films, thermal decomposition, melting, evaporation/boiling, bond breaking
what is an exothermic reaction?
an exothermic reaction releases heat to the surroundings.
temperature increases
in an exothermic reaction, what happens to the surroundings and its temperature?
the surroundings gains heat and the temperature increases.
what are some examples of an exothermic reaction?
combustion, separation, rusting, neutralisation, freezing, condensation and formation of bonds