metabolism
Endothermic reaction is a type of chemical reaction that absorbs energy. Energy is a property of objects.
energy released by the reaction or energy absorbed.
Wood burning is considered a form of chemical energy because the process involves the combustion of organic compounds in wood (mainly cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin) with oxygen to release heat energy. This reaction breaks down the complex chemical bonds in the wood, releasing stored energy in the form of heat and light.
A chemical reaction that produces energy is said to be exothermic. In comparison, if it consumes energy it is endothermic.
Chemical energy is released during a chemical reaction.
When a fuel is burned, it is a combustion reaction. This reaction breaks apart chemical bonds and releases the energy stored in them.
The chemical process that breaks down nutrients is called digestion. In this process, enzymes break down nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body for energy and other functions.
Chemical energy is stored in a glow stick. When the stick is bent and the inner glass vial breaks, this energy is converted to light energy through a chemical reaction, producing the glow effect.
When a mineral breaks down and releases energy, it is known as a chemical reaction or a chemical process. This process may involve the release of heat, light, or other forms of energy as bonds are broken and new substances are formed.
A "decomposition" or "disproportionation" reaction.
Endothermic reaction is a type of chemical reaction that absorbs energy. Energy is a property of objects.
energy released by the reaction or energy absorbed.
Energy and matter are both conserved during a chemical reaction, but the energy may change form, for example, from chemical potential energy to evolved heat. The matter also forms a new type of chemical bond and/or breaks an old type of chemical bond.
The energy required to start a chemical reaction is called activation energy. It is the minimum amount of energy needed to initiate a reaction by breaking the chemical bonds of the reactants. This energy barrier must be overcome for the reaction to proceed.
A chemical reaction that transfers energy from the reactants to the surroundings is referred to as an exothermic reaction. A reaction that takes energy in is endothermic.
Cells use a process called cellular respiration to break down nutrients such as glucose into energy in the form of ATP. This catabolic reaction involves glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the electron transport chain. Overall, the process produces ATP by oxidizing glucose and other nutrients.
Energy is often absorbed during a decomposition reaction because the reactant breaks down into smaller molecules or atoms. This process typically requires energy input to break the existing chemical bonds.