English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Describe what is meant by a reversible reaction
Explain the term equilibrium
Explain in detail the energy changes in an equilibrium system
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Words and meanings to learn
reversible reaction
a reaction where the products can react to form the original reactants again; it can go in both directions
endothermic
a reaction that takes in energy from the surroundings, usually as heat, making the surroundings cooler
products
the new substances made during a chemical reaction
reactants
the starting substances in a chemical reaction that react together to form new substances
exothermic
a reaction that releases energy to the surroundings, usually as heat, making the surroundings warmer
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