Endothermic and Exothermic Review

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What does 'thermic' mean?

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heat

Front

What type of reaction is the rusting of iron?

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Exothermic

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What type of reaction is combustion (fireworks, explosions, burning, etc.)?

Back

Exothermic

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If the products of a chemical reaction have higher energy than the reactants, what type of reaction is it?

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Endothermic

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What does an endothermic reaction feel like?

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Feels cool

Front

What is an exothermic reaction?

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A reaction that releases heat.

Front

Give an example of an endothermic reaction.

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

What happens to energy in an endothermic reaction?

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Energy is absorbed from the surroundings.

Front

What is the main characteristic of exothermic reactions?

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They release energy, usually in the form of heat.

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What is the difference between endothermic and exothermic reactions?

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Endothermic reactions absorb heat; exothermic reactions release heat.