6.6 - Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
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What is an exothermic reaction?
💡 Hint: Think of a reaction where heat is felt or seen.
Name a common example of an endothermic reaction.
💡 Hint: It involves plants and sunlight.
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What defines an exothermic reaction?
💡 Hint: Think about heat flow.
Is photosynthesis endothermic or exothermic?
💡 Hint: Focus on energy absorption.
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Explain how energy transfer during combustion aligns with exothermic reactions. Provide a relevant chemical equation and analyze the enthalpy change.
💡 Hint: Focus on the energy release and check the signs of ΔH.
A reaction has an enthalpy change of +75 kJ. Discuss its implications in a practical context, such as in cooling systems.
💡 Hint: Relate it to real-world applications of heat absorption.
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