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energy changes Flashcards

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what do exothermic reactions do?

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they release thermal energy into their surroundings.
spontaneous, sometimes explosive
eg combustion, respiration, neutralisation, thermit

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what do endothermic reactions do?

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they absorb thermal energy
sometimes spontaneous
eg thermal decomposition, photosynthesis, electrolysis

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