Endothermic and Exothermic Review

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What is an endothermic reaction?

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An endothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that absorbs heat from its surroundings, resulting in a decrease in temperature.

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What is an exothermic reaction?

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An exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that releases heat to its surroundings, resulting in an increase in temperature.

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Cooking an egg is an example of which type of reaction?

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Endothermic.

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Burning sugar is an example of which type of reaction?

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Exothermic.

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What happens to temperature during an endothermic reaction?

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The temperature decreases.

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What happens to temperature during an exothermic reaction?

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The temperature increases.

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Give an example of an endothermic process.

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Baking bread.

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Give an example of an exothermic process.

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Burning wood.

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What is the main characteristic of an endothermic reaction?

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It absorbs heat.

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What is the main characteristic of an exothermic reaction?

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It releases heat.

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