Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
Distinguishing between reactions that release and absorb energy, and their energy profile diagrams.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between exothermic and endothermic reactions with examples.
- Construct energy profile diagrams for both types of reactions.
- Explain how bond breaking and bond making contribute to overall energy change.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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