Exothermic and endothermic changes, including calorimetry

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distinguish between exothermic and endothermic changes in terms of energy transferred to or from the surroundings
identify exothermic and endothermic reactions and changes of state from observations, word equations, symbol equations and temperature-time data
explain the energy changes involved in breaking bonds and making bonds, and relate these to overall energy transfer in a reaction

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calculate the energy transferred using $$E = mc\Delta T$$, using appropriate units and significant figures where required by the specification used

evaluate calorimetry methods by identifying heat loss, incomplete combustion, evaporation and measurement uncertainty as limitations, and suggest improvements such as insulation, lids and stirring

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