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Watch the linked video.

Make a copy of this document and answer the questions

1. Molecules contain chemical energy. State where the energy is stored in molecules.[If you
want detailed information on this have a look at the linked video]
Chemical energy is energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules
2. State the law of conservation of energy
Energy can’t be created or destroyed, it can only be transformed from one form to another.
3. Draw a reaction profile for an exothermic reaction. Explain the reaction profile. [Note
breaking bonds requires energy and forming bonds releases energy]. Include information on
why the curve initially goes up by referring to activation energy (explained later in the video.
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Because it shows the amount of activation energy

4. Define exothermic reactions

Reaction that releases heat
5. State two examples of exothermic reactions.
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A neutralisation reaction
any combustion reaction
6. Define endothermic reactions
Reaction that take heat
7. Draw a reaction profile for an endothermic reaction. Explain the reaction profile. Include
information on why the curve initially goes up by referring to activation energy (explained
later in the video.
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Because it shows the amount of activation energy

8. Explain activation energy [You will need to use your understanding of collision theory for
chemical reactions]
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the minimum amount of extra energy required by a reacting molecule to get converted into
product
9. Draw a labelled reaction profile for the reaction between HCl + NaOH. Include the products
on the graph
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