Chemical Reactions and Rates · Physical Science

Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions

Measuring temperature changes to determine if energy is being released or absorbed.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do some chemical reactions feel hot while others feel cold?
  2. 2How can we use chemistry to create instant heat packs for athletes?
  3. 3What happens to the energy that seems to disappear during an endothermic reaction?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Science - Energetics
Year: Year 9
Subject: Science
Unit: Chemical Reactions and Rates
Period: Physical Science

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