Measuring temperature change (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards

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Endothermic reaction effect on temperature

Takes in heat, temperature decreases

Exothermic reaction effect on temperature

Gives out heat, temperature increases

Purpose of polystyrene cup in cotton wool

Insulation to limit energy transfer

Purpose of lid on cup during reaction

Reduce energy loss through evaporation

How to calculate temperature change

Subtract starting from highest/lowest temperature

Temperature effect when ammonium chloride dissolves

Lowers temperature (endothermic)

Temperature effect when calcium chloride dissolves

Raises temperature (exothermic)

Type of reaction for most neutralisations

Exothermic (release heat)

Endothermic neutralisation exception

Ethanoic acid and sodium carbonate

Type of reaction for displacement reactions

Exothermic

Example of displacement reaction

Zinc powder + copper sulfate

Type of reaction for precipitation reactions

Usually exothermic

Example of precipitation reaction

Lead (II) nitrate + potassium iodide

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