Endo and Exothermic Reactions

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What does 'endo' mean?

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Endo means 'in' or 'absorbed'.

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What type of reactions usually feel hot?

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Exothermic reactions usually feel hot.

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What is an endothermic reaction?

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An endothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that absorbs heat from its surroundings.

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What does 'exo' mean?

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Exo means 'out' or 'released'.

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What is an exothermic reaction?

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An exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that releases heat to its surroundings.

Front

What is a sign that a chemical reaction has occurred?

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A color change is a sign that a chemical reaction has occurred.

Front

Give an example of an endothermic reaction.

Back

Photosynthesis is an example of an endothermic reaction.

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Give an example of an exothermic reaction.

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Combustion of fuels is an example of an exothermic reaction.

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What happens to energy in an endothermic reaction?

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Energy is absorbed in an endothermic reaction.

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What happens to energy in an exothermic reaction?

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Energy is released in an exothermic reaction.