Glucose and oxygen are used to release energy that organisms need to live. While you're watching, look out for the different household items which can be used for exothermic and endothermic reactions.

In an endothermic reaction, more energy goes into breaking the bonds of the reactants than is released when the bonds in the products are formed. In this reaction, the temperature goes up so it is ...

Igniting a mixture of Fe2O3 and Al with a magnesium ribbon fuse produces molten iron and aluminum oxide in an impressive exothermic reaction. Pick the beverage can up to show the students. Place the ...