Chemistry C3

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What is an exothermic reaction?
A reaction that gives out energy to the surroundings, usually in the form of heat. It is shown by the temperature rising
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An example of an exothermic reaction
Burning fuels
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what is an endothermic reaction?
A reaction that takes in energy from the surroundings usually in the form of heat. This is shown by the temperature lowering
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what is an example of an endothermic reaction?
thermal decomposition
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what must happen to energy in order to break bonds?
must be supplied
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is bond breaking an endo or exothermic reaction, why?
endothermic reaction because energy must be supplied to break the exit=sting bonds.
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