Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions GCSE Practice Questions
Question 1
Q1. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
Define an endothermic reaction and give an example.
Question 2
Q2. Application (3 marks)
Explain how the temperature of a solution changes in an exothermic reaction.
Question 3
Q3. Calculations (4 marks)
Calculate the enthalpy change for the following reaction:
Question 4
Q4. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
State the energy level diagram for an endothermic reaction.
Question 5
Q5. Chemical Equation (3 marks)
Write a balanced chemical equation for the combustion of methane.
Question 6
Q6. Application (2 marks)
Explain how an exothermic reaction can be used in a chemical hand warmer.
Question 7
Q7. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
Name the type of reaction where the total energy of the reactants is less than the total energy of the products.
Question 8
Q8. Calculations (4 marks)
The heat of formation of water is -286 kJ/mol. Calculate the enthalpy change for the reaction:
Question 9
Q9. Application (3 marks)
Describe the process of photosynthesis in terms of an endothermic reaction.
Question 10
Q10. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
Define the term "enthalpy change".