5.1.3

Endothermic Reactions

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Endothermic Reactions

In endothermic reactions, energy from the surroundings is transferred to the reacting chemicals. This decreases the temperature of the surroundings. Examples include:

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  • When squeezed forcefully, ammonium nitrate and water mix in the pack, resulting in instant cooling.
  • The speed of this reaction makes these packs ideal for scenarios when ice is not immediately available.

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1States of Matter

2Atoms, Elements & Compounds

3Stoichometry

4Electrochemistry

5Chemical Energetics

6Chemical Reactions

7Acids, Bases & Salts

8The Periodic Table

9Metals

10Chemistry of the Environment

11Organic Chemistry

11.1Formulae, Functional Groups & Terminology

11.2Naming Organic Compounds

11.3Fuels

11.4Alkanes

11.5Alkenes

11.6Alcohols

11.7Carboxylic Acids

11.8Polymers

12Experimental Techniques & Chemical Analysis

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