Question

Why was it important to have endothermic and exothermic processes in the building materials of your train?

a.Which engines released thermal energy in an exothermic reaction?
b.Which engines absorbed thermal energy in an endothermic reaction?

Answer 1

Before, trains worked using the steam engine. Thus, it uses heat so it is crucial to apply heat balance. The steam engine absorbs energy during the stage of boiling water. So, this is the endothermic reaction. When the steam is used to work the piston, it has to release this energy through running the train. The excess energy is released as an exhaust to the chimney. This is the exothermic process because it releases energy to the surroundings.