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Paper 4 structured question: Exothermic and endothermic reactions

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Understanding energy changes in reactions

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Enthalpy Changes

When ammonium nitrate dissolves in water, the temperature of the solution decreases. This indicates that the reaction absorbs heat from the surroundings.

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    State the type of enthalpy change for the dissolution of ammonium nitrate.

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Paper 4 structured question: Exothermic and endothermic reactions

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Enthalpy Changes in Reactions

Consider the following reactions: 1) Combustion of methane, 2) Dissolving ammonium chloride in water. Identify the type of enthalpy change for each reaction.

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    State the type of enthalpy change for the combustion of methane.

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