Endothermic Reaction (Noun)
Meaning
A chemical reaction accompanied by the absorption of heat.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Photosynthesis is an example of an endothermic reaction where plants absorb heat and light energy to produce glucose and oxygen.
- The process of dissolving ammonium nitrate in water is an endothermic reaction that absorbs heat from the surroundings.
- An endothermic reaction occurs when limestone is heated to produce calcium oxide and carbon dioxide, requiring the absorption of heat energy.
- In an endothermic reaction, the temperature of the surroundings decreases as heat is absorbed by the reaction mixture.
- The combustion of sulfur in air is an exothermic reaction, whereas the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is an endothermic reaction that absorbs heat energy.