Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions

Chemical reactions are processes in which substances (reactants) transform into different substances (products).

A chemical reaction that releases energy is known as an exothermic reaction.
Definition Breakdown:
- Exo: means exit
- Thermo: means heat or energy
Energy Forms:
- Energy released can be in various forms, including:
  - Heat
  - Light
Energy Representation in Equations:
- The energy released in an exothermic reaction is often written as a product in a chemical equation.
Energy Comparison:
- Exothermic reactions can be viewed as downhill reactions, where:
  - Products have less energy than the reactants.
  - As a result, energy is released during the reaction.

A chemical reaction that absorbs energy is defined as an endothermic reaction.
Definition Breakdown:
- Endo: means to go in
Energy Forms:
- The energy absorbed during an endothermic reaction is sometimes written as a reactant in the chemical equation.
Real-World Example:
- An example of an endothermic reaction is an ice pack:
- When the pack is activated (mixed), the chemicals inside mix, causing the pack to feel cold to the touch as heat is absorbed from the surroundings.
Energy Comparison:
- Endothermic reactions can be perceived as uphill reactions, where:
  - Reactants have less energy than the products.
  - Reactants require heat or energy from the surroundings for the reaction to take place.

Exothermic Reaction: Releases energy during a chemical reaction, leading to a decrease in energy from reactants to products (makes sense as a downhill process).
Endothermic Reaction: Absorbs energy during a chemical reaction, causing an increase in energy from reactants to products (makes sense as an uphill process).

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