PD6 - MRMS MP2: 2025: Exothermic/Endothermic Flashcard

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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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What happens to energy during evaporation?

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Evaporation is an endothermic process where energy is absorbed from the surroundings to convert liquid into vapor.

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What is the significance of heat in chemical reactions?

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Heat indicates whether a reaction is endothermic (absorbs heat) or exothermic (releases heat).

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What is the equation for the combustion of methane?

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CH4 + 2O2 → 2H2O + CO2 + heat.

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What type of reaction is combustion?

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Combustion is an exothermic reaction because it releases heat.

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How can you identify an exothermic reaction from a graph?

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In an exothermic reaction graph, the products have lower energy than the reactants, indicating heat release.

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What does it mean if products are at a higher energy than reactants?

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If products are at a higher energy than reactants, the reaction is endothermic, meaning it absorbed energy.

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Give an example of an endothermic process.

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Photosynthesis is an endothermic process where plants absorb sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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Give an example of an exothermic process.

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The burning of wood is an exothermic process that releases heat and light.