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Exothermic & Endothermic ReactionsOxford AQA IGCSE Chemistry: Flashcards

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Define an exothermic reaction.

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Define an exothermic reaction.
A reaction that transfers energy to the surroundings, increasing their temperature.
Define an endothermic reaction.
A reaction that takes in energy from the surroundings, decreasing their temperature.
Name three types of exothermic reaction.
Combustion, oxidation reactions, and neutralisation.
Name a type of endothermic reaction.
Thermal decomposition.
What sign is ΔH for an exothermic reaction?
Negative.
What sign is ΔH for an endothermic reaction?
Positive.
What does ΔH stand for?
The overall energy change of a reaction.
What happens to the temperature of the surroundings in an exothermic reaction?
It increases.
What happens to the temperature of the surroundings in an endothermic reaction?
It decreases.
Is neutralisation exothermic or endothermic?
Exothermic.
Is thermal decomposition exothermic or endothermic?
Endothermic.