Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry practice

Paper 3 structured question: Exothermic and endothermic reactions

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Exothermic and endothermic reactions

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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

Endothermic reactions are important in various chemical processes.

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When ammonium nitrate is dissolved in water, the temperature of the solution decreases, indicating an endothermic reaction.

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State the effect of an endothermic reaction on the temperature of the surroundings.
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Endothermic reactions absorb heat, resulting in a temperature drop in the surroundings. They have a positive enthalpy change.

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State one characteristic of an endothermic reaction.
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