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Unit 6: Thermochemistry
6.1 Endothermic and Exothermic Processes
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Endothermic
processes
absorb heat from the surroundings.
True
In an exothermic process, the
energy change
is negative.
True
In photosynthesis, plants absorb heat and light to convert CO2 and H2O into glucose and
oxygen
Combustion reactions release heat and increase the temperature of the
surroundings
An exothermic process releases heat and gives off
energy
An exothermic process releases heat, while an
endothermic
process absorbs heat.
True
What is an exothermic process?
Releases heat to surroundings
Dissolving certain salts in water is an example of an
endothermic
process.
True
Why is photosynthesis considered an endothermic process?
It absorbs heat and light
What is condensation, and why is it exothermic?
Water vapor releases heat
In exothermic processes, the system releases heat, resulting in a
decrease
in internal energy.
Match the process with its enthalpy change:
Endothermic ↔️ Positive ΔH
Exothermic ↔️ Negative ΔH
What type of energy change occurs in an exothermic process?
Negative
Melting ice is an example of an
endothermic
process.
True
Neutralization reactions release
heat
Enthalpy measures the total heat content of a system at constant
pressure
In an endothermic process, the energy change is
positive
Endothermic processes have a positive change in
enthalpy
What is an endothermic process?
Absorbs heat from surroundings
An exothermic process is a process that releases
heat
Order the steps involved in an endothermic process:
1️⃣ Heat is absorbed from surroundings
2️⃣ System gains energy
3️⃣ Surrounding temperature decreases
Order the steps involved in an exothermic process:
1️⃣ System releases heat
2️⃣ Surrounding temperature increases
3️⃣ System loses energy
What is an example of an exothermic process?
Condensation
Why is melting ice considered an endothermic process?
It absorbs heat
What is an endothermic process?
Absorbs heat from surroundings
What is the energy change in an endothermic process?
Positive
What is an example of an exothermic process?
Combustion reactions
Exothermic processes result in a decrease in the system's internal
energy
What happens to internal energy during an endothermic process?
Increases
A positive enthalpy change (ΔH > 0) indicates an exothermic process.
False
In an exothermic process, heat flows from the system to the
surroundings
Why is dissolving certain salts in water considered an endothermic process?
Heat is absorbed
Freezing water is an
exothermic
process.
True
Exothermic processes result in a negative energy change (
ΔE
< 0).
True
An exothermic process releases heat to the surroundings.
True
Match the property with the correct process:
Heat flow: Absorbs heat ↔️ Endothermic
Heat flow: Releases heat ↔️ Exothermic
An exothermic process releases heat to the
surroundings
What is an example of an endothermic process?
Melting ice
Combustion reactions are examples of
exothermic
processes.
True
In endothermic processes, the change in energy (
ΔE
) is positive.
True
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