Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions

Answers
1. What happens during an endothermic reaction?
Heat is absorbed into the reaction.
Heat is released from the reaction.
Sound is released from the reaction.
Light is released from the reaction.

2. What happens during an exothermic reaction?

Heat is absorbed into the reaction.
Heat is released from the reaction.
Sound is absorbed into the reaction.
Light is absorbed into the reaction.

3. What is an example of an endothermic reaction?

freezing water
the defense system of the bombardier beetle
combustion
the activation of an ice pack

4. What is an example of an exothermic reaction?

photosynthesis
combustion
mixing baking soda and vinegar
melting ice into water

5. Explain the role of endothermic reactions in baking.

Answers will vary. A possible answer is: When baking cookies, endothermic reactions
occur when the heat from the oven is absorbed to cook the ingredients.

6. Why do you think it is important for scientists to know if a reaction is endothermic or

exothermic?
Answers will vary. A possible answer is: It is important for scientists to know if a reaction
is endothermic or exothermic so they can be prepared for heat or cold and have the
appropriate supplies/instruments available.

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