exothermic and endothermic reactions. I honestly dont get it at all. I looked it up and still couldn’t find a clear answer for me.
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Exothermic reactions will release energy when they occur. Energy is released by the reaction in the form of heat. An example of this is something burning, or an explosion.
Endothermic reactions absorb and require energy (heat) in order to occur. A simple example of an endothermic reaction is melting an ice cube to form water. The ice has to ‘steal’ heat from the surronding air in order to turn into water. These reactions can sometimes feel cold to the touch because of them absorbing heat from the environment.
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