Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Exothermic and endothermic reactions

Exothermic and endothermic reactions — practice question

The equations for two reactions are given below. 1. $\text{CH}_4 + 2\text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{CO}_2 + 2\text{H}_2\text{O}$ 2. $2\text{H}_2 + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{H}_2\text{O}$ Which statement about these reactions is correct?

  • AHeat energy is released during both these reactions.
  • BHeat energy is absorbed during both these reactions.
  • CHeat energy is released during reaction 1 but absorbed during reaction 2.
  • DHeat energy is released during reaction 2 but absorbed during reaction 1.

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