Note:
IGCSE Chemistry Notes on Chemical Energetics
6.1 Energetics of a reaction
Core
- Describe the meaning of exothermic and
endothermic reactions
- Interpret energy level diagrams showing
exothermic and endothermic reactions
Supplement
- Describe bond breaking as an endothermic
process and bond forming as an exothermic
process
- Draw and label energy level diagrams for
exothermic and endothermic reactions using data
provided
- Calculate the energy of a reaction using bond
energies
6.2 Energy transfer
Core '
- Describe the release of heat energy by burning
fuels
- State the use of hydrogen as a fuel
- Describe radioactive isotopes, such as 235U, as a
source of energy
Supplement
- Describe the use of hydrogen as a fuel reacting
with oxygen to generate electricity in a fuel cell.
(Details of the construction and operation of a
fuel cell are not required.)