CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 5.1 Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions Topic Practice

Question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

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

Question 2

[Maximum number: 1]

Which row describes the changes that occur in an endothermic reaction?

energy change

temperature

energy given out to
the surroundings

decreases

energy given out to
the surroundings

increases

energy taken in from
the surroundings

decreases

energy taken in from
the surroundings

increases

Question 3

[Maximum number: 1]

Which reaction pathway diagram shows the reaction that will give out the most energy?
The scale on the y-axis is the same in each diagram.

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