Exothermic Reactions
Students will identify and describe exothermic reactions, relating them to energy release and temperature increase.
Key Questions
- Explain why exothermic reactions cause the surroundings to heat up.
- Analyze everyday examples of exothermic reactions and their applications.
- Differentiate between the energy of reactants and products in an exothermic reaction using reaction profiles.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
Ready to teach this topic?
Generate a complete, classroom-ready active learning mission in seconds.
Planning templates for Chemistry
More in Chemical Changes and Extraction
Oxidation and Reduction: Electron Transfer (OIL RIG)
Students will define oxidation and reduction in terms of electron loss or gain using the OIL RIG mnemonic.
2 methodologies
Electrolysis of Molten Ionic Compounds
Students will understand the process of electrolysis for molten ionic compounds, focusing on electrode reactions.
2 methodologies
Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions
Students will investigate the electrolysis of aqueous solutions, considering the discharge of water components.
2 methodologies
Extraction of Aluminium by Electrolysis
Students will study the industrial extraction of aluminium, including the role of cryolite and environmental considerations.
2 methodologies
Endothermic Reactions
Students will identify and describe endothermic reactions, relating them to energy absorption and temperature decrease.
2 methodologies