Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Exothermic and endothermic reactions

Exothermic and endothermic reactions — practice question

A student did two experiments. experiment 1: The student heated a limestone sample very strongly. A white powder was formed. experiment 2: The white powder from experiment 1 was allowed to cool. The student then added a little cold water to the powder. Large amounts of steam were given off. Which statement is incorrect?

  • AAn endothermic reaction occurred in experiment 1.
  • BAn exothermic reaction occurred in experiment 2.
  • CThermal decomposition occurred in experiment 1.
  • DThermal decomposition occurred in experiment 2.

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