Exergonic Reactions

Definition

Exergonic reactions are chemical reactions that release energy. They occur when the products have less potential energy than the reactants, resulting in a negative change in free energy.

Related terms

Activation Energy:

The minimum amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction.

Endergonic Reactions: These are opposite to exergonic reactions and require an input of energy to proceed.

Enzymes:

Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy needed.