Endothermic vs exothermic reactions Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
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What is an endothermic reaction
A
A reaction that absorbs energy; more energy is used to break bonds than released
2
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What is an exothermic reaction
A
A reaction that releases energy; more energy is forming bonds than used breaking them
3
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What is activation energy
A
The minimum energy required to start a chemical reaction
