Thermochemistry Quiz: Endothermic vs Exothermic
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What characterizes endothermic reactions in terms of heat energy?

  • They release heat energy.
  • They absorb heat energy. (correct)
  • They have no change in temperature.
  • They exhibit constant heat.

In which scenario is the enthalpy of the reactants greater than that of the products?

  • Nuclear fission
  • Exothermic reactions
  • Endothermic reactions (correct)
  • Combustion reactions

What is the enthalpy of reaction for exothermic reactions?

  • Positive
  • Negative (correct)
  • Undefined
  • Zero

Which of the following processes is an example of an endothermic reaction?

<p>Photosynthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the process of nuclear fission?

<p>Heavy elements break down into lighter elements with energy release. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about enthalpy is true?

<p>The overall enthalpy change determines the type of reaction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reaction is combustion categorized as?

<p>Exothermic, since it releases heat. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during an endothermic reaction?

<p>Heat is absorbed from the surroundings. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following processes is an example of an exothermic reaction?

<p>Burning wood in a campfire. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the enthalpy of reaction relate to chemical reactions?

<p>It represents the difference between reactants' and products' enthalpy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of a glass of lemonade becoming colder when ice cubes melt?

<p>Heat being absorbed by the melting ice. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the breaking and forming of chemical bonds?

<p>Breaking bonds absorbs heat, forming bonds releases heat. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'endo' in endothermic signify?

<p>Heat absorbed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does enthalpy play in the context of a chemical reaction?

<p>It quantifies the heat content associated with a reaction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to maintain heat during the conversion of liquid water to water vapor?

<p>To supply energy needed for the phase change. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Endothermic Reaction

A reaction that absorbs heat from the surroundings

Exothermic Reaction

A reaction that releases heat to the surroundings

Enthalpy

A measure of heat content of a system

Enthalpy of Reaction

Difference between enthalpy of products and reactants

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Breaking bonds

Requires energy input (endothermic).

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Forming bonds

Releases energy (exothermic).

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Heat content units

Measured in Joules (J) or Kilojoules (kJ)

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Enthalpy units

Expressed in Joules(J) or Kilojoules (kJ).

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Enthalpy of Reaction

The overall change in enthalpy associated with a chemical reaction. It is the difference between the enthalpy of the products and the enthalpy of the reactants.

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Endothermic Reaction

A chemical reaction that absorbs heat from its surroundings. The enthalpy of the reactants is higher than that of the products.

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Exothermic Reaction

A chemical reaction that releases heat into its surroundings. The enthalpy of the products is higher than that of the reactants.

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Enthalpy

A measure of the total heat content of a system.

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Bond Breaking Enthalpy

The energy required to break a chemical bond.

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Bond Formation Enthalpy

The energy released when a chemical bond is formed.

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Combustion Reaction

A reaction between a substance and oxygen, releasing heat.

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