Exothermic & Endothermic Reactions
Exothermic & Endothermic Reactions
MS-PS1-6: Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes.
I can design and improve a device that uses a chemical reaction to heat or cool something.
Some chemical reactions release thermal energy.
Other chemical reactions absorb thermal energy.
Engineers use chemical reactions to solve real-world problems.
Testing and improving designs leads to better solutions.
Hand warmers use an exothermic reaction to release heat when you're outside in cold weather.
The instant cold packs used for injuries absorb thermal energy through an endothermic process to make the pack cold.