Endothermic And Exothermic Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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What is an exothermic reaction?
A
An exothermic reaction is one which transfers energy to the surroundings, usually by heating.
2
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How is exothermic reaction shown
A
In a rise in temperature
3
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What is an endothermic reaction?
A
An exothermic reaction is one which takes in energy from the surroundings
4
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How is an endothermic reaction shown?
A
This is shown by a fall in temperature?
5
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An example of exothermic reaction
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Burning fuels
Also called combustion
6
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Reactions of endothermic
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The reaction between citric acid and sodium hydrogencarbonate
- thermal decomposition
