Thermal Energy in Chemical Reactions

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What type of reaction occurs when muffins are baking?

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Endothermic reaction

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What is the term for the LEFT side of a chemical reaction?

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Reactant

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In photosynthesis, which two substances combine to form oxygen and glucose?

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Water and Carbon Dioxide

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What type of reaction is photosynthesis classified as?

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Endothermic

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What is an example of an exothermic reaction?

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A candle burning

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What is the definition of an endothermic reaction?

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A reaction that absorbs heat from the surroundings.

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What is the definition of an exothermic reaction?

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A reaction that releases heat to the surroundings.

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What is the role of reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the starting materials that undergo a chemical change.

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What is produced as a result of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and Glucose

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What is the significance of thermal energy in chemical reactions?

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Thermal energy affects the rate and direction of chemical reactions.