Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions
Students explore exothermic and endothermic reactions, understanding how energy is transferred between the reacting system and its surroundings.
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Students explore exothermic and endothermic reactions, understanding how energy is transferred between the reacting system and its surroundings.
Key Questions
- What defines an exothermic or endothermic reaction?
- How can we measure energy changes in a reaction?
- Why is activation energy important for a reaction to start?
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