2. For each of the following situations, determine if an endothermic or exothermic reaction/process is taking place.   a. Upon dissolving NH4Cl in water the beaker is cold to the touch. _______________ b. Upon dissolving CaCl2 in water the beaker is hot to the touch.    _______________ c. Nuclear fission: n0 + 235U  → 141Ba + 92Kr + 3 n0 + energy        ________________ d. Photosynthesis: 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + energy → C6H12O6 + 6 O2       _______________  e. Melting ice           _______________

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2. For each of the following situations, determine if an endothermic or exothermic reaction/process is taking place.

 

a. Upon dissolving NH4Cl in water the beaker is cold to the touch. _______________

b. Upon dissolving CaCl2 in water the beaker is hot to the touch.    _______________

c. Nuclear fission: n0 + 235U  → 141Ba + 92Kr + 3 n0 + energy        ________________

d. Photosynthesis: 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + energy → C6H12O6 + 6 O2       _______________

 e. Melting ice         

 _______________                                                                          

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