CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 5.1.1 An Exothermic Reaction Transfers Questions

Classify energy changes from heat transfer and temperature measurements in chemical reactions.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • classify reactions as exothermic or endothermic
  • relate temperature change to heat transfer
  • identify energy changes in combustion, neutralisation and dissolving
  • interpret experimental temperature measurements
  • identify suitable apparatus for investigating heat changes
  • compare reactant and product energy in exothermic and endothermic reactions

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 5.1.1 An Exothermic Reaction Transfers Questions question 1

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Four different fuels are used to heat a beaker of water, for the same amount of time, using the apparatus shown.

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The initial temperature of the water and the temperature after heating by the fuel are recorded.
Which fuel releases the most heat energy?

initial temperature

/∘C/{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}

temperature after

heating /∘C/{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}

17

46

24

52

26

61

30

62

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