CHEMICAL ENERGETICS

A) What is happening in the reaction?

B) What can you comment about energy transfer?
Exothermic Reactions:

Definition: An exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that releases

energy to its surroundings in the form of heat. The total energy of the
products is lower than the total energy of the reactants.
Characteristics:
1.Temperature Increase: Exothermic reactions typically result in an
increase in temperature in the surrounding environment.
2.Energy Release: The energy released during the reaction is usually
evident through the production of heat, light, or both.
3.Product Stability: The products formed in exothermic reactions are often
more stable than the reactants.
Endothermic Reactions:
Definition: An endothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that
absorbs energy from its surroundings. The total energy of the
products is higher than the total energy of the reactants.
Characteristics:
1.Temperature Decrease: Endothermic reactions usually lead to
a decrease in temperature in the surrounding environment.
2.Energy Absorption: Energy is absorbed during the reaction,
often causing the surroundings to feel cold.
3.Product Instability: The products formed in endothermic
reactions are often less stable than the reactants.
 Deep Questions:

"Consider a practical scenario where an endothermic reaction is used in an

everyday product. How could understanding the reaction pathway diagram
help engineers and manufacturers improve the efficiency of the product?"