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sky l asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 1 decade ago

give Definition of endothermic reaction?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Quoted from my textbook: "A reaction that takes in energy and cools the surroundings is endothermic"

    Also in an endothermic reaction, the enthalpy of the reacting system increases.

  • bRyAn C
    1 decade ago

    Endothermic reaction is the energy absorbed during the reaction

  • sumit
    1 decade ago

    it is the reaction that requires energy from other external sources like heat,sunlight to react.

    Eg. Photosynthesis

  • bob
    1 decade ago

    a process that absorbs heat from the surroundings

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