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Define exothermic and endothermic changes. Give two example in each case.

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Exothermic Reaction

The chemical reactions which proceed with the evolution of heat energy are called exothermic reactions.

Examples:

Carbon burns in oxygen to form carbon dioxide and heat energy is produced.

 C  +  O2  →  CO2  +  Heat

Water added to quick lime (calcium oxide), slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) is produced with a lot of heat energy.

CaO  +  H2O  →  Ca(OH)2  +  Heat

 

Endothermic Reaction

The chemical reactions which proceed with the absorption of heat energy are called as endothermic reactions.

Examples:

When nitrogen and oxygen are heated together to a particular temperature of about 3000oC, nitric oxide gas is formed.

N2  +  O2  +  Heat  →   2NO

Calcium carbonate decomposes into carbon dioxide and calcium oxide when heated to a temperature of about 1000oC.

CaCO3  +  Heat  →  CaO  +  CO2

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Chapter 2: Chemical Changes and Reactions - Exercise 2 (C) [Page 32]

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Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 2 Chemical Changes and Reactions
Exercise 2 (C) | Q 7 | Page 32
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