Compare endothermic and exothermic reactions in terms of potential energy, heat flow, and observed temperature changes. Explain your answer in complete sentences.
I have a possible answer but i'm not too sure if its right. Anyone want to help me out with this?
I have a possible answer but i'm not too sure if its right. Anyone want to help me out with this?
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Well exothermic reactions have a potential to produce energy. Endothermic reactions need energy. So exothermic reactions have a high potential energy compared to endothermic reactions. Exothermic reactions change the temperature of the system by giving off heat, so the system in turn increases in temperature. The endothermic reaction absorbs heat from the system, so the system in turn decreases in temperature. That's my best guess?