Endo and Exo Reactions

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For an exothermic reaction, the heat is on the ____ side.

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product

Front

For an endothermic reaction, the heat is on the ____ side.

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reactant

Front

Energy must be ___ to break chemical bonds.

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added

Front

The graph above is from which type of reaction?

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Endothermic reaction

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A reaction that uses energy that you must put in...

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endo

Front

What is an exothermic reaction?

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A reaction that releases energy, usually in the form of heat.

Front

What is an endothermic reaction?

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A reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings.

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What happens to the temperature of the surroundings during an exothermic reaction?

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The temperature increases.

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What happens to the temperature of the surroundings during an endothermic reaction?

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The temperature decreases.

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Give an example of an exothermic reaction.

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Combustion of fuels, such as burning wood.