Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions

Front

What type of reaction gives out heat?

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Exothermic reaction

Front

What does 'exo' in exothermic mean?

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External

Front

What is required to pull atoms apart in a molecule?

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Energy

Front

What general type of reaction is burning coal?

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Exothermic reaction

Front

What type of reaction absorbs heat?

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Endothermic reaction

Front

What does 'endo' in endothermic mean?

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Internal

Front

What is an example of an exothermic reaction?

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Combustion of fuels

Front

What is an example of an endothermic reaction?

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Photosynthesis

Front

What happens to temperature during an exothermic reaction?

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Temperature increases

Front

What happens to temperature during an endothermic reaction?

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Temperature decreases