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===About Chemical Reactions===
 
===About Chemical Reactions===
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: In a '''chemical reaction''' the [[atom]]s rearrange to form a new [[substance]].
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: '''Chemical reactions''' often need some [[energy]] to start, like [[combustion]] where the [[fuel]] needs to be [[Heat|heated]] to start.
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: If a '''chemical reaction''' gives off more energy than it needs to start then it is called an [[Exothermic Reaction]].
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: If a '''chemical reaction''' takes in more energy than it gives out then it is called an [[Endothermic Reaction]].

Revision as of 16:32, 23 September 2018

Key Stage 2

Meaning

A chemical reaction is when one substance changes into another.

About Chemical Reactions

Most chemical reactions are irreversible.
Chemical reactions usually cause a change in temperature.
Chemical reactions you should know are:

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A Chemical Reaction is when the atoms in molecules break their bonds and form new bonds, usually with other atoms.

About Chemical Reactions

In a chemical reaction the atoms rearrange to form a new substance.
Chemical reactions often need some energy to start, like combustion where the fuel needs to be heated to start.
If a chemical reaction gives off more energy than it needs to start then it is called an Exothermic Reaction.
If a chemical reaction takes in more energy than it gives out then it is called an Endothermic Reaction.