AQA GCSE Chemistry Topic 5: Energy Changes 1

a d f
In an exothermic reaction heat the reaction to Describe how energy transfer can be measured in a practical. Sketch a reaction profile for an exothermic reaction.
the surrounding environment.
Draw a diagram to show the practical.

The surrounding temperature .

In an endothermic reaction heat the chemical reaction.

The surrounding temperature .

b
Circle the exothermic reactions and underline the endothermic
reactions:

combustion g
Describe the reaction profile of an endothermic reaction.
photosynthesis

electrolysis

neutralisation
 
water reacting with calcium oxide
ammonium chloride reacting with water  

Name some every day uses of exothermic reactions. 
Describe the reaction profile of an exothermic reaction.
 

 

 

e
Give an example of an every day use of an endothermic reaction. Sketch a reaction profile for an endothermic reaction.
h
 Use the approximate bond energies to calculate the energy
 change in the following reaction.
 H2 + Cl2 2HCl

State whether the reaction is endothermic or exothermic.

c H–H = 436kJ/mol Cl–Cl = 243kJ/mol H–Cl = 432kJ/mol
What is activation energy?





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AQA GCSE Chemistry Topic 5: Energy Changes 2

a d e
What is the difference between a cell and a Put these metals into order of reactivity, from What type of energy is transferred from a
battery? least reactive to most reactive. hydrogen fuel cell? Tick one answer.
 chemical
zinc, magnesium, silver, copper
 thermal

 electrical
 How could you test the metals for reactivity? elastic



b
Compare the difference between non-
rechargeable and rechargeable batteries.


f
Cross out the incorrect word from the bold

choices so each sentence is correct.
 In a fuel cell, energy is released through
oxidation/reduction instead of a combustion
reaction.

The reaction takes place at a higher/lower

temperature than if it was to be burned.

The energy is released as electrical/thermal

c
Complete the table below. energy.
Positive Electrode g
Complete the equation to show the reaction at
magnesium zinc copper
the negative electrode of a fuel cell.
 
magnesium +2.70
Electrode
Negative

2H₂+ → + 4e-

zinc -1.60v 0.00v +1.10v Complete the equation to show the reaction at the positive
electrode of a fuel cell.
  
copper
+ 2H₂O + 4e-

Estimate the voltage that would be produced using magnesium for the negative electrode and silver When you add these two half equations together, what is
for the positive electrode. the overall equation for the reaction?

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AQA GCSE Chemistry Topic 5: Energy Changes Answers 1

a d f
In an exothermic reaction heat exits the reaction to the Describe how energy transfer can be measured in a practical. Sketch a reaction profile for an exothermic reaction.
surrounding environment.
Draw a diagram to show the practical.

The surrounding temperature increases . 1. Take the start temperature of the reactants.
2. Record the highest temperature.
In an endothermic reaction heat enters the chemical reaction. 3. Record the lowest temperature.
4. Take away the temperature from the temperature of the
reactants.
The surrounding temperature deceases .

b thermometer
Circle the exothermic reactions and underline the endothermic
reactions:

combustion exothermic g
styrofoam cup Describe the reaction profile of an endothermic reaction.
photosynthesis endothermic
The products are at a higher energy level because energy has been
electrolysis exothermic
transferred from the surroundings into the chemical reaction.
neutralisation exothermic cotton wool
water reacting with calcium oxide exothermic
ammonium chloride reacting with water endothermic
Name some every day uses of exothermic reactions. Describe the reaction profile of an exothermic reaction.
beaker
Hand warmers, self-heating cans, matches, etc. The products are at a higher energy level because energy has
been transferred from the chemical reaction to the surroundings.
Give an example of an every day use of an endothermic reaction.
sports injury packs, etc.

e
Sketch a reaction profile for an endothermic reaction.
h
Use the approximate bond energies to calculate the energy
change in the following reaction.
H2 + Cl2 2HCl

State whether the reaction is endothermic or exothermic.

c H–H = 436kJ/mol Cl–Cl = 243kJ/mol H–Cl = 432kJ/mol
What is activation energy?
The minimum amount of energy needed by the reactants to
436 + 243 432 + 432
start the reaction.
679 864
- 185kJ/mol

The energy change is negative so the reaction is exothermic.

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AQA GCSE Chemistry Topic 5: Energy Changes Answers 2

a d e
What is the difference between a cell and a Put these metals into order of reactivity, from What type of energy is transferred from a
battery? least reactive to most reactive. hydrogen fuel cell? Tick one answer.
A cell is made from two different metals in chemical
contact through an electrode. It contains zinc, magnesium, silver, copper
chemicals which react to produce electricity. thermal
silver, copper, zinc, magnesium
A battery is two or more cells connected in electrical
series and they produce a higher voltage. How could you test the metals for reactivity?
elastic
Place each metal in turn into a clean test tube
of water and count the bubbles produced.
(The gas can be collected and tested using a
lit splint. Listen for a squeaky pop to identify
b hydrogen gas.)
Compare the difference between non-
rechargeable and rechargeable batteries.
In non-rechargeable batteries and cells, once all
the reactants have been used, then the reaction
stops and the battery no longer works. f
Cross out the incorrect word from the bold
Alkaline batteries are non-rechargeable. choices so each sentence is correct.
In rechargeable batteries and cells, the In a fuel cell, energy is released through
chemical reaction can be reversed by supplying oxidation/reduction instead of a combustion
an external electrical current. This recharges reaction.
the batteries. The reaction takes place at a higher/lower
temperature than if it was to be burned.

The energy is released as electrical/thermal

c
Complete the table below. energy.

Positive Electrode g
Complete the equation to show the reaction at
magnesium zinc copper
the negative electrode of a fuel cell.

magnesium 0.00v 1.60v +2.70

2H₂+ 4OH→- → 4H₂O + 4e -
Electrode
Negative

zinc -1.60v 0.00v +1.10v Complete the equation to show the reaction at the positive
electrode of a fuel cell.
copper -2.70v -1.10v 0.00v
O₂+ 2H₂O + 4e- 4OH-

Estimate the voltage that would be produced using magnesium for the negative electrode and silver When you add these two half equations together, what is
for the positive electrode. the overall equation for the reaction?
Any reasonable value over 2.70V (the difference in reactivity between magnesium and silver is
greater than between magnesium and copper, so the voltage produced will be larger). 2H₂+ O₂ → 2H₂O

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