5.1 - Exothermic Reactions
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What is an exothermic reaction?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in a fireplace.
Name an example of an exothermic reaction.
💡 Hint: What do we burn to produce heat and light?
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What happens in an exothermic reaction?
💡 Hint: Think of combustion reactions.
Is combustion an example of an exothermic reaction?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when wood burns.
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A candle burns releasing heat at a rate of 20 kJ/h. If the candle burns for 3 hours, how much total heat is released?
💡 Hint: Use the formula: Power x Time = Total Heat.
If a chemical reaction releases 1500 kJ of energy, how would you classify this reaction?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of energy release.
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