Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions

Question 1

What is an Exothermic Reaction?

Answer 1

Chemical reactions which give out heat energy are called Exothermic reactions.

Question 2

What is an Endothermic Reaction?

Answer 2

Chemical reactions which absorb heat energy from the surrounding area called endothermic reactions.​

Question 3

What are some examples of Exothermic Reactions?

Answer 3

Respiration, Haber Process, Neutralization Reaction, Reactions between acids and metals, Adding water to concentrated acids, Reaction between reactive metals and water, and Burning of Fuels.

Question 4

What are some examples of Endothermic Reactions?

Answer 4

Photosynthesis, Dissolving ammonium salts in water, Decomposition of metal carbonate and Decomposition of metal nitrates.

Question 5

A reaction between a metal and an acid is:

Answer 5

Exothermic

Question 6

A reaction between a metal hydroxide and acid is :

Answer 6

Exothermic​

Question 7

A reaction between an acid and a metal hydrogen carbonate is:

Answer 7

Endothermic.​