Self-check: Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Complete the self-check activity by looking at the prompts below, thinking about each one, and then clicking on the arrows to review the explanation.
What is the difference between an endothermic and an exothermic reaction?
In your lab assignment, why did the jars change temperature after each reaction took place?
Based on your lab results, what can you say about heat and the reaction of magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts) with water?
Consider the photosynthesis reaction. Green plants take carbon dioxide and water from the environment and produce glucose (sugar), which people and animals then consume for energy. In order for photosynthesis to take place, the plant must have sunlight. Is photosynthesis an endothermic or exothermic reaction?