Endothermic, Exothermic, Reaction Rates

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What instrument would you use to detect an endothermic or exothermic reaction?

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thermometer

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What is the effect of an inhibitor on a chemical reaction?

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It slows down or even stops the reaction.

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How would a beaker feel during an endothermic reaction if touched?

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Cold

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What is a chemical reaction?

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The process in which substances undergo chemical changes that result in the formation of new substances.

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Is photosynthesis an exothermic or endothermic reaction?

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Endothermic

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What is an endothermic reaction?

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A reaction that absorbs heat from its surroundings.

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What is an exothermic reaction?

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A reaction that releases heat to its surroundings.

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Give an example of an exothermic reaction.

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Combustion of fuels.

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What is the role of temperature in reaction rates?

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Increasing temperature generally increases reaction rates.

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What is activation energy?

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The minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.