endothermic vs exothermic
Definitions
adjective
- (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat
Examples
The larger an endothermic animal, the more heat it generates relative to the surface area of its body.
Statistical analysis of the relationship between body temperature and ambient temperature confirmed that the cicadas are thermoregulating endothermically.
Solar receivers absorb this concentrated solar radiation and deliver it, in the form of high-temperature heat, to a chemical reactor wherein an endothermic reaction results in the production of solar fuels.
Definitions
adjective
- (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat
Examples
The resulting magnesium silicate recrystallizes to form forsterite and silica in the temperature range 800-850° C, as an exothermic process.
Links are given to rules of thermochemistry and explanations of endothermic and exothermic reactions.
When fireworks are ignited, the chemical compounds react with each other in an exothermic reaction - releasing energy.
