exothermic and endothermic reaction Flashcards
What is an exothermic reaction?
A reaction that gives out energy to the surroundings
What happens to temperature in an exothermic reaction?
It increases.
Name 2 examples of exothermic reactions.
Combustion and neutralisation.
What happens to temperature in an endothermic reaction?
It decreases.
Combustion and neutralisation.
A reaction that takes IN energy from the surroundings.
Name 2 examples of endothermic reactions.
Photosynthesis and thermal decomposition.
What type of reaction is bond breaking?
Endothermic.
What type of reaction is bond making?
Exothermic.
In an energy profile, do exothermic products have more or less energy than reactants?
Less energy.
In an energy profile, do endothermic products have more or less energy than reactants?
More energy.