FOUND.OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY
FOUND.OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY
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Author: Hein
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 8, Problem 2PE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Making popcorn in a microwave oven has to be classified as an endothermic or exothermic reaction.

Concept Introduction:

Exothermic reaction:  Those reactions that release heat energy to the surroundings are called as exothermic reactions.  The formation of chemical bonds, releases heat energy.

Endothermic reaction:  Those reactions that absorb heat energy from the surroundings are called as endothermic reactions.  The breakage of chemical bonds absorbs heat energy.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A burning match has to be classified as an endothermic or exothermic reaction.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Boiling water has to be classified as an endothermic or exothermic reaction.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Burning a rocket fuel has to be classified as an endothermic or exothermic reaction.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reaction inside a heat pack has to be classified as an endothermic or exothermic reaction.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

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