4.1.1 - Exothermic Reactions
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What is an exothermic reaction?
💡 Hint: Think about energy release.
What does a negative ΔH indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider the heat flow direction.
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What do exothermic reactions do?
💡 Hint: Think about the energy flow.
True or False: A negative ΔH indicates an endothermic process.
💡 Hint: Revisit the definition of ΔH signs.
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A reaction releases 1500 J of heat. Is this reaction exothermic or endothermic? Justify your answer.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of exothermic and endothermic reactions.
Consider the enthalpy change for the combustion of propane (C₃H₈). If 1 mole of propane releases 2044 kJ of heat, what is the ΔH for this reaction? Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Remember that energy released is indicated by a negative ΔH.
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