This document provides comprehensive notes on the syllabus of IGCSE CIE CHEMISTRY 0620 of chapter 7, chemical energetics. It includes major concepts like exothermic, endothermic, activation energy, energy profile diagram and etc.
CHEMICAL ENERGETICS
(Cambridge IGCSE CHEMISTRY 0620)
NOTE: Please look at the figures at the end!
Physical Changes:
Changes in the state or appearance of a substance without altering its
composition.
No new substance is formed.
Examples:
Melting ice to water.
Boiling water to steam.
Dissolving sugar in water.
Chemical Changes:
Changes that result in the formation of new substances with different compositions
and properties.
Examples:
Burning wood (combustion).
Rusting of iron.
Neutralization of an acid by a base.
Exothermic Reactions:
Reactions that release energy to the surroundings, usually in the form of heat.
Examples:
Combustion of methane: CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O + energy.
Respiration: C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + energy.
Freezing of water: H₂O(l) → H₂O(s) + energy.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller muhammadistoreandproductions. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £6.90. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.