EXOTHERMIC AND ENDOTHERMIC

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What is an exothermic reaction?
One which transfers energy to the surroundings.
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How are exothermic reactions shown?
By a rise in temperature.
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An example of an exothermic reaction
Burning fossil fuels.
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An example of an everyday use of exothermic reactions
Hand warmers and self-heating cans.
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What is an endothermic reaction?
A reaction that takes in energy from the surroundings.
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An example of an endothermic reaction.
The reaction between CITRIC ACID and SODIUM HYDROGENCARBONATE
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An example of an everyday use of endothermic reactions.
Sport injury packs- the chemical reaction allows the pack to become instantly cooler.
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